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Time for another challenge

2012-02-12T21:56:00.002+13:00

Hi there

Well I thought I'd set another challenge for us. This one involves my favourite product from the catalogue - the Big Shot. Try and create something that uses the Big Shot. It could be on a card or it could be a 3D project - have fun.

Here is this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R: Tee-Jay Horrell, Delys Cram, Tracey Old

Middle Row - L to R: Yvonne Walker, Karen Lister, Alison Hydes

Bottom Row - L to R: Paula Dobson, Debbie Lamb, Jacque Pedersen

Have a great week.

Paula

More Sale-A-Bration projects

2012-02-08T22:06:00.000+13:00

Hi there

As promised here are some more projects using the SAB products.

Top Row - L to R: Katrina Criglington, Julia Leece, Janet Mills

Middle Row - L to R: Paula Reid, Paula Dobson, Alison Hydes

Bottom Row - L to R: Tracey Old, Megan McDonald, Lisa Bullock

Hope the rest of your week goes well.

Paula

Happy Birthday NZ

2012-02-05T22:53:00.001+13:00

Hi

Well Monday is Waitangi Day - a day to celebrate being a Kiwi. I hope you all enjoy the day however you spend it.

There were so many great creations this past week it was hard to pick just nine.

Top Row - L to R: Amy Fleming, Keryn Campbell, Sharlene Meyer
Middle Row - L to R: Janet Mills, Kathy McInnes, Rhonda Fawcett
Bottom Row - L to R: Katrina Criglington, Megan McDonald, Deb Ryan

There have been lots more projects using the SAB products and I will try and do a post mid week with some more ideas.

Have a great day tomorrow.
Paula

SAB is here! plus picks of the week

2012-01-29T22:07:00.000+13:00

Hi there

I thought I'd do two posts in one - one showing the picks for the week and one showcasing SAB products.

Top Row L-R: Julia Leece, Bron Heslop, Paula Reid

Middle Row L-R: Delys Cram, Yvonne Walker, Alison Hydes

Bottom Row L-R: Rhonda Imrie, Paula Dobson, Anna Mangnall

Top Row L-R: Bron Heslop, Sharlene Meyer, Jacinta Argent

Middle Row L-R: Tracey Old, Kelly Nelson, Keryn Campbell

Bottom Row L-R: Deb Ryan, Jacque Pedersen, Sally Williams

I'm looking forward to my order arriving with my SAB supplies:) Thanks everyone for sharing your projects - keep them coming.

Have a good week.

Paula

Picks from last week

2012-01-25T22:00:00.002+13:00

Hi there

As promised here are my picks from last week - it's a great variety.

Top Row L - R: Delys Cram, Susan Wong, Paula Dobson
Middle Row L - R: Lisa Bullock, Narelle Hoggard, Alison Hydes
Bottom Row L - R: Sally Williams, Anna Mangnall, Julia Leece

Have a great rest of the week.
Paula

Final Colour Challenge Pick

2012-01-22T21:18:00.001+13:00

Hi there

Tonight's picks are from this weeks entries for the River Rock Challenge. I think we have all done well with this challenge - stepping outside our colour zones.

Top Left - Narelle Hoggard, Top Right - Judy Beetson

Bottom Left - Helen Williams, Bottom Right - Heather Stewart

I'll be back in a few days with some more picks from last week.

Catch you soon

Paula

Colour Challenge still open

2012-01-16T18:26:00.001+13:00

Hi

If you would still like to have a go at our colour challenge I'll leave it open for another week. Next week I may do two weekly picks - one for River Rock and one general.

If you created a River Rock project why not give the other combination a go.

Paula

River Rock in action

2012-01-16T07:35:00.001+13:00

Hi there

Last week I gave us all a challenge to use River Rock in our projects. Some have used River Rock, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist while others have used River Rock, Tangerine Tango & Not Quite Navy. I think we all found that River Rock was a first choice colour. I'll have a new challenge for February so keep a look out. Thanks to all those that participated.

Top Row L-R: Lisa Bullock, Paula Reid, Janet Mills

Middle Row L-R: Keryn Campbell, Bron Heslop

Bottom Row L-R: Alison Hydes, Lisa Bullock, Paula Reid

Have a great week

Paula

Who likes a challenge?

2012-01-08T21:55:00.000+13:00

Hi everyone

I hope you have all managed to stay dry this week.

I thought I'd give us all a challenge this week - a colour one. Over the next week try and use one of the following combinations in your projects - River Rock, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist or River Rock, Not Quite Navy & Tangerine Tango. These combinations are straight from the colour coach. Next weeks picks will be ones where the above have been used. And now to this weeks picks:

Top Row L-R: Judy Beetson, Rachael Knight, Dee Sturgeon

Middle Row L-R: Tracey Old, Lisa Bullock, Bron Heslop

Bottom Row L-R: Sally Williams, Kristine McNickle, Paula Reid

Well it's back to work tomorrow - if you are starting back as well I hope your week goes well. If you are still on holiday I hope it's enjoyable.

Take care

Paula

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T16:42:00.001+13:00

Hi everyone

Welcome to 2012! This is my first post as host of NZSU! Please bear with me as I get to grips with this new role. Hopefully there won't be too many teething problems.

I would like to send a BIG thanks to Keryn for hosting this site over the last 12 months - I have big shoes to fill :)

I have a few ideas for this site and will share them with you over the coming weeks. If you have any ideas for this site please email me.

Now on with the picks of the past week.

Top Row L-R: Sharna Russell, Rhonda Fawcett, Delys Cram

Middle Row L-R: Keryn Campbell, Paula Dobson, Debbie Lamb

Bottom Row L-R: Paula Woods, Anna Mangnall, Barb Bicknell

Thanks for sharing your creations.

Paula

Merry Christmas and Goodbye

2011-12-19T11:09:00.000+13:00

As this will be the last post of 2011 Merry Christmas to you all. I've filled this post with Christmas ideas for the last minute Christmas preparations that some of us still have to do.

And again because it's the last post of 2011 it's time for me to hand over adminstration of NZSU Sites to the more than capable Paula Reid.

Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year with lots of time for crafting.

Top L-R: - Jacinta Argent, Narelle Hoggard, Bron Heslop

Middle L-R: - Delys Cram, Alison Hydes, Keryn Campbell

Bottom L-R: - Rhonda Fawcett, Paula Dobson, Paula Reid

Mostly Christmas

2011-12-12T11:11:00.001+13:00

With Christmas getting closer and closer most of the demonstrator team this fortnight have been concentrating on Christmas projects but look closely and you'll see a couple of projects showing us that normal life still goes on.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Amy Fleming, Anna Mangnall

Middle L-R: Tee-Jay Horrell, Tracey Old, Paula Dobson

Bottom L-R: - Delys Cram, Jacque Pedersen, Katrina Criglington

Just before I race out the door

2011-11-28T19:06:00.001+13:00

this was the last job that needed to be ticked off my to-do list today.

Enjoy the fabulous creations from the team this week: -

Top L-R: - Cherie Ward, Debbie Lamb, Paula Reid

Middle L-R: - Julia Leece, Keryn Campbell, Megan McDonald

Bottom: - Susan Wong, Sharlene Meyer, Sally Williams

I started this post yesterday

2011-11-22T10:30:00.001+13:00

and finally today it's made it onto the blog.

Look at the fantastic selection this week. Don't forget if you'd like to know more about any of the projects featured this week look at the names at the bottom of the picture and click on that demonstrators link over to the right.

Top L-R: - Kathy McInnes, Bron Heslop, Kelly Nelson
Middle L-R: - Callena Lewis, Lisa Bullock, Jacque Pedersen
Bottom L-R: - Narelle Hoggard, Rhonda Fawcett, Paula Woods

Thank you so much to Paula Reid who answered my call last week. Paula will be looking after this blog from January next year.

More fabulous designs

2011-11-14T10:30:00.001+13:00

from our Stampin' Up!® demonstrator team. The stand out project this week has to be the Pom Pom Mouse from Julia Leece using the Beau Chateau Fabric.

Top L-R: - Debbie Lamb, Alison Hydes, Julia Leece

Middle L-R: - Kelly Nelson, Keryn Campbell, Paula Dobson

Bottom L-R: - Paula Reid, Sally Williams, Sharlene Meyer

A quick note for our demonstrator team. At the end of this year it is time for me to step down as the adminstrator of this blog and let somebody else take a turn. If you're enjoying visiting the site, if it's been good at generating visits for your blog you may want to consider making sure it keeps going. EMail me to find out what's involved.

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T10:19:00.000+13:00

While I don't personally celebrate Halloween I couldn't miss out Paula Dobson's gorgeous haunted house card from the selection this week.

Top L-R: - Frances Poff, Jacquelyn Pedersen, Alison Hydes
Middle L-R: - Julia Leece, Delys Cram, Kathy McInnes
Bottom L-R: - TeeJay Horrell, Paula Dobson Sharlene Meyer

Happy Labour Day

2011-10-24T13:04:00.004+13:00

I hope all Kiwis are enjoying the Labour Day holiday and not too hung over/tired after celebrating the All Black win last night.

I know I'm personally celebrating/enjoying the last day of school holidays with my boys. It's all back to a normal routine tomorrow.

Here is a selection of the creating that's been done by the listed Stampin' Up!® demonstrators while watching or waiting for the next world cup game.

Top L-R: - Keryn Campbell, Rhonda Fawcett, Rhonda Imrie
Middle L-R: - Judy Beetson, Lisa Bullock, Roz Begbie
Bottom L-R: - Megan McDonald, Paula Reid, Paula Woods

It's the school holidays

2011-10-10T16:06:00.003+13:00

but luckily I have Dave home with me for a couple of days this week so this Monday it's business as usual. I'm not so sure about next week tho.

Top L-R: - Frances Poff, Paula Dobson, Sharlene Meyer
Middle L-R: - Helen Williams, Delys Cram, Ann Wills
Bottom L-R: - Jacque Pedersen, Cherie Ward. Lisa Bullock

I know it's time I started working on my Christmas cards

2011-10-03T13:11:00.001+13:00

so I guess that must be the reason I've chosen a large number number of Christmas cards for inspiration this week.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Julia Leece, Debbie Lamb
Middle L-R: - Paula Reid, Judy Beetson, Kristine McNickle
Bottom L-R: - Narelle Hoggard, Anna Mangnall, Keryn Campbell

This week we welcome Nicky Adamson to the list of Australian Demonstrators.

Somehow you fell off the bottom of my to do list yesterday

2011-09-27T09:48:00.001+13:00

but that just means this post was on the top of todays list.

Look at what our fantastic team of SU demonstrators have come up with for us this week:

Top L-R: - Amy Fleming, Kristine McNickle, Debbie McRobie

Middle L-R: - Julia Leece, Katrina Criglington, Lisa Bullock

Bottom L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Patrice Halliday-Larsen, Paula Dobson

Cards, 3D Items and Tags this week

2011-09-19T11:47:00.002+12:00

I think I've managed to choose a lovely range of projects from our Stampin' Up!® demonstrators this week. Click on the links to the right to get more information on any of the featured projects.

Top: - Delys Cram, Sally Williams, Judy Beetson

Middle: - Paula Reid, Rachael Knight, Helen Williams

Bottom: - Keryn Campbell, Frances Poff, Karen Rogers

Another week has gone past already.

2011-09-12T17:30:00.003+12:00

While I try to show work from different members of our demonstrator team each week there was no way I could leave out the New Zealand lollipops made by Julia Leece. Fantastic idea for your catalogue launch Julia.

Top L-R: - Callena Lewis, Lisa Bullock, Cherie Ward
Middle L-R: - Narelle Hoggard, Paula Dobson, Julia Leece
Bottom L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Bron Heslop, Katrina Criglington

Yummy New Products from the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue

2011-09-05T15:06:00.001+12:00

I'm back from holiday having had a very relaxing time in a much warmer climate.

I've been enjoying my first day back at my desk looking at the blogs of our demonstrators and selecting some projects which showcase new products to share with you.

Top L-R: - Deb Ryan, Delys Cram, Jenny Humphreys

Middle L-R: - Kate Tobeck, Keryn Campbell, Kristine McNickle

Bottom L-R: - Paula Dobson, Sharlene Torres, Julia Leece

This week I'd like to welcome Paula Reid from Auckland to our demonstrator team.

Last Projects from the 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalogue

2011-08-22T10:33:00.000+12:00

I'll be away from my computer next week so this will be the last selection showing products from the 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalogue that have not made it into the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue.

Watch out for my next post on the 5th September for projects showing products new to the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Kathy McInnes, Frances Poff
Middle L-R: - Pam Cregeen, Heather Stewart, Julia Leece
Bottom L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Paula Dobson, Narelle Hoggard

Inspiration to use while staying indoors

2011-08-15T11:43:00.000+12:00

during this freezing winter cold snap we're having.

I know I lot of people have been taking photos of the snow so I'm expecting to see scrapbook pages recording this unusual weather.

Here's your inspiration for this week: -

Top L-R: - Cherie Ward, Paula Woods, Delys Cram
Middle L-R: - Jennifer Montgomery, Alison Lintern, Jacinta Argent
Bottom L-R: - Bron Heslop, Jackque Pedersen, Lisa Bullock

Apologies!!!

2011-08-08T11:40:00.000+12:00

for the lack of a post last week. I had a child in hospital who's just made it back to school today so everything's back up and running again. Having a family emergency has shown me just how flexible my Stampin' Up!® business can be and why I made the right choice for my family choosing to be self employed in an industry that I love.

On the 1st August the 'Last Chance List' from the 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalogue was released and I've chosen projects this week that feature at least one product featured on that list.

To get a copy of the Last Chance List contact your demonstrator, if you don't have one, you can contact one of our demonstrator team in the lists to your right.

Top L-R: - Frances Poff, Kelly Nelson, Julia Leece
Middle L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Julie Butler, Keryn Campbell
Bottom L-R: - Anna Mangnall, Katrina Criglington, Sharlene Torres

Another fabulous selection

2011-07-25T10:14:00.000+12:00

from our talented designers: -

Top L-R: - Amy Fleming, Rachael Knight, Alison Hydes
Middle L-R: - Anita Kleinjan, Jacque Pedersen, Paula Dobson
Bottom L-R: - Julia Leece, Julie Calkin, Sally Williams

This week we welcome back Jenny Humphreys to the team.

First Day of the School holidays for us.

2011-07-18T15:08:00.000+12:00

Crafting might have to take a back seat for the next couple of weeks but I know that when the boys are back at school and I'm back into it again I only have to visit NZSU blogs for some quality inspiration.

Look below at what our designers have come up with this week: -

Top L-R: - Anna Mangnall, Keryn Campbell, Alison Hydes

Middle L-R: - Bron Heslop, Debbie Airey, Kristine McNickle,

Bottom L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Narelle Hoggard, Susan Wong

Welcome to Amy Fleming who has just joined our list of NZ Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators.

Another great assortment of projects from our designers: -

2011-07-11T17:30:00.000+12:00

Top L-R: - Karen Rogers, Paula Woods, Heather Stewart

Middle L-R: - Debi Ryan, Tracey Old, Anita Kleinjan

Bottom L-R: - Rhonda Fawcett, Narelle Hoggard, Debbie Lamb

The Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue

2011-07-04T11:32:00.000+12:00

is in it's last month this month so it seemed only fitting that this months collage show off designer series papers, stamp sets and accessories from that catalogue.

Top L-R: - Cherie Ward, Delys Cram, Frances Poff

Middle L-R: - Megan McDonald, Kristine McNickle, Paula Dobson

Bottom L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Katrina Criglington, Keryn Campbell

On this brilliantly sunny

2011-06-27T12:01:00.000+12:00

but still very chilly Monday it's good to have work to do, like compiling these papercraft projects for you, that involve's being stuck in a nice warm office.

Why don't you grab a hot drink and check out the links for our Stamp Artists in the lists to your right.

Top L-R: - Anita Kleinjan, Bron Heslop, Heather Stewart

Middle L-R: - Katrina Criglington, Narelle Hoggard, Rhonda Fawcett

Bottom L-R: - Judy Beetson, Paula Dobson, Susan Wong

Here's this weeks pics

2011-06-20T15:04:00.000+12:00

Top L-R: - Keryn Campbell, Sharlene Meyer, Alison Hydes
Middle L-R: - Kate Tobeck, Sally Williams, Anna Mangnall
Bottom L-R: - Helen Williams, Delys Cram, Jacinta Argent

Stuck at home this week

2011-06-13T10:48:00.000+12:00

with a sick child so what better than to spend some time finding inspiration on our designers blogs.

This is what I've found so far: -

Top L-R: - Denise Ibbett, Katrina Criglington, Diane Taylor

Middle L-R: - Paula Dobson, Tracey Old, Julie Leece

Bottom L-R: - Bron Heslop, Julie Calkin, Paula Woods

Change in Scheduling

2011-06-07T14:25:00.000+12:00

With my family growing steadily older and needing more of my time on the weekends I'm changing the scheduling for this blog to make sure I can continue to give the attention that our wonderful designers deserve.

So from today I am going to post on the first working day of the week, usually a Monday, but could be later in the week depending on public holidays.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Carol-Anne Torrie, Helen Williams
Middle L-R: - Keryn Campbell, Megan McDonald, Roz Begbie
Bottom L-R: - Kelly Nelson, Kristine McNickle, Sharlene Meyer

OOPS!

2011-05-30T12:01:00.000+12:00

I sorted out all the photos of my chosen projects yesterday morning but with the lovely sun all weekend didn't come back to my computer.

Top L-R: - Anita Kleinjan, Debbie Lamb, Frances Poff
Middle L-R: - Jacquelyn Pedersen, Julie Calkin, Karen Lister
Bottom L-R: - Pam Cregeen, Katrina Criglington, Paula Dobson

I had help from a ten year old this week

2011-05-22T19:12:00.000+12:00

to choose the projects that are showcased on the blog. I think you'll see his influence in Bron Heslop's birthday card, Diane Taylor's guitar themed Birthday card and the Puf N' Stuf Dragon of Helen Williams.

If like me to wanted to see H.R. Puf N' Stuf again here's a link to a You Tube video.

Top L-R: - Delys Cram, Julia Leece, Alison Hydes

Middle L-R: - Kelly Nelson, Anna Mangnall, Diane Taylor

Below L-R: - Bron Heslop, Helen Williams, Keryn Campbell

Fabulous Weekends Away

2011-05-15T18:57:00.000+12:00

create fantastic inspiration to share on blogs.

While I wasn't at Convention over the weekend like a number of our demonstrator contributors I still had a fabulous crafting weekend away more locally. Anywhere that papercrafters are together, the gossip and creativity really flows. I'm sure there will lots of that creativity gracing blogs in the coming weeks.

Top L-R: - Debbie Lamb, Sharlene Torres, Roz Begbie

Middle L-R: - Tracey Old, Deb Ryan, Judy Beetson

Bottom L-R: - Pam Cregeen, Megan McDonald, Paula Dobson

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T18:05:00.000+12:00

Looking at the projects below the mother's of our demonstrator team have been well and truly spoilt. I hope if you're a Mum you've been spoilt as you deserve.

Top L-R: - Bron Heslop, Frances Poff, Anita Kleinjan
Middle L-R: - Julia Leece, Keryn Campbell, Sally Williams

Bottom L-R: - Lisa Bullock, Narelle Hoggard, Heather Stewart

Pushing the boundaries a little bit

2011-05-01T19:34:00.000+12:00

but I made it.

I've had a really busy day today, and still more to come but it's all involved cards and papercraft of some sort so has been fabulous fun.

Top L-R - Ann Wills, Diane Taylor, Cherie Ward

Middle L-R - Kristine McNickle, Susan Wong, Debbie Lamb

Bottom L-R - Debi Ryan, Sharlene Torres, Heather Stewart

There are lots of Easter Eggs

2011-04-24T19:07:00.000+12:00

in the projects this week. Isn't it shame we can't just pluck them off the screen and eat them. My boys would be in raptures if that was the case.

I hope you're having a fabulous Easter break with your family.

Top L-R: - Debi Ryan, Karen Rogers, Anita Kleinjan

Middle L-R: - Frances Poff, Callena Lewis, Sharlene Meyer

Bottom L-R: - Julia Leece, Debbie Airey, Sally Williams

What a beautiful Sunny Day

2011-04-17T18:12:00.001+12:00

so I've been out making the most of it and have only now come inside to show you my selection of the fabulous art work on show by the demonstrator team this week.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Diane Taylor, Heather Stewart

Middle L-R: - Sharlene Meyer, Anne Wills, Helen Williams

Bottom L-R: - Paula Dobson, Delys Cram, Karen Lister

Strength and Hope

2011-04-10T16:34:00.000+12:00

is the stamp set featured in the Autumn/Winter mini catalogue in support of Breast Cancer research. Ask your demonstrator how you can help the cause. Three projects in this weeks selection are using the Strength and Hope stamp set, look for the butterfly.

Top L-R: - Anita Kleinjan, Debbie Airey, Debi Ryan

Middle L-R: - Bron Heslop, Julia Leece, Julie Calkin

Bottom L-R: - Kristine McNickle, Kelly Nelson, Lisa Bullock

What I'm loving

2011-04-03T09:19:00.000+12:00

about the talent on this blog is that even when I only have a couple of short time spots in my week to find the picks to show you it is so easy to find projects that catch my eye. Thanks ladies for making things easy during my super busy week.

Top L-R: - Debi Lamb, Frances Poff, Keryn Campbell

Middle L-R: - Cherie Ward, Delys Cram, Julia Leece

Bottom L-R: - Megan McDonald, Paula Dobson, Tracey Old

Change over Week

2011-03-27T15:19:00.000+13:00

This week we see a lot of cards using Sale A Bration/Summer Mini sets which finish on Thursday 31st March. Contact your demonstrator if you still have orders to go in from the Summer Mini and to get your free Sale A Bration sets. If you're all done with those be watching the Stampin' Up!® website on the 1st April for the new Autumn/Winter Mini catalogue. See if you can pick the card that uses product to be released in the new catalogue.

Top L-R: - Alison Hyde, Bron Heslop, Debi Ryan

Middle L-R: - Helen Williams, Karen Lister, Denise Ibbett

Bottom L-R: - Jacque Pedersen, Lisa Bullock, Sharlene Meyer

Here you go

2011-03-20T11:31:00.000+13:00

another selection of fantastic cards from our demonstrator team this week.

I attended Stampin' Up!® regional training in Wellington yesterday and found out about some great techniques and new ways of using Stampin' Up!® products. With training happening right around the country I expect we'll be seeing some fantastic new designs on the demonstrator's blogs in the next few weeks.

Top L-R: - Alison Lintern, Debbie Lamb, Delys Cram

Middle L-R: - Denise Ibbett, Paula Woods, Susan Wong

Bottom L-R: - Kelly Nelson, Sharlene Torres, Tracey Old

So Many Different Types of Cards this week: -

2011-03-13T11:28:00.000+13:00

Birthday, Wedding, New Baby and even St Patricks Day.

Top L-R: - Helen Williams, Lisa Bullock, Sharlene Meyer

Middle L-R: - Frances Poff, Paula Dobson, Anita Kleinjan

Bottom L-R: - Sarah Gough, Debbie Airey, Katrina Criglington

I hope something here gives you inspiration for your crafting needs this week.

Autumn has arrived

2011-03-06T10:13:00.000+13:00

and I'm sure that the weather got instantly colder. Perfect weather for staying inside and working on all our papercraft projects. If you like autumny colours then there's sure to be lots of inspiration outside your window soon.

Here's some inspiration for your projects: -

Top L-R: - Narelle Hoggard, Susan Wong, Rhonda Imrie

Middle L-R: - Delys Cram, Kate Tobeck, Roz Begbie

Bottom L-R: - Bron Heslop, Karen Lister, Tracey Old

This week's collage

2011-02-27T13:02:00.000+13:00

includes some stunning creations.

Top L-R - Anita Kleinjan, Paula Woods, Vicky-Lee Mueller

Middle L-R - Frances Poff, Debbie Airey, Julia Leece

Bottom L-R - Paula Dobson, Cherie Ward, Denise Ibbett

Don't forget to click on the links to the right to see more fantastic artworks. It's a hard job only choosing nine and I wouldn't want you to miss out on the others.

What a fantastic assortment

2011-02-20T08:00:00.000+13:00

of creations this week.

Where possible I'm trying to give all the listed demonstrators a turn in the collage with different Stamp Artists being featured each week. If you make it two weeks in a row you know that I really, really liked what you created.

Top L-R: - Alison Hydes, Bron Heslop, Kelly Nelson

Middle L-R: - Heather Stewart, Jacque Pederson, Rhonda Imrie

Bottom L-R: - Julie Butler, Helen Williams, Tracee Jones

A bit later this week

2011-02-13T16:53:00.000+13:00

as I couldn't resist being out in the sun with my boys.

Don't just wait for me to show you what the fabulous NZ Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators have come up. Click on the links to the right and find out for yourself. By relying on me you could be missing out on some real stunners.

Here's my picks for this week.

Top L-R: - Helen Williams, Delys Cram, Tracee Jones
Middle L-R: - Sarah Gough, Sharlene Meyer, Tee Jay Horrell
Bottom L-R: - Denise Ibbett, Paula Dobson, Keryn Campbell

So Much More Inspiration this week

2011-02-06T08:00:00.001+13:00

now that more of the New Zealand Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators are back from holiday and/or their kids are back at school. It was a lot harder choosing this week.

Keep the inspiration coming ladies.

Top L-R: - Alison Hyde, Kelly Nelson, Julie Calkin

Middle L-R: - Lisa Bullock, Megan McDonald, Frances Poff

Botom L-R: - Kate Tobeck, Sharlene Torres, Tracee Jones

Thanks Kelly for reminding me I hadn't credited the photos to the Stamp Artists.

I've had a couple of weeks to settle into this role now and I'm very interested to find out if you have ideas for making the NZSU blog easier to use, whether you have a linked blog or pop on over to find inspiration.

The Last Collage for January

2011-01-30T11:35:00.000+13:00

Around the prepping for a return to school for the boys next week and prepping for a busy time with Sale A Bration I've managed to hop around the NZSU blogs and find my nine favourites.

While Stampin' Up!® advise that Punch Bunch has been the favourite Sale A Bration set choice so far I'm seeing a lot more 'Bliss' popping up on your blogs with two in my favourites this week.

Top L-R: - Karen Rogers, Frances Poff, Sharlene Torres

Middle L-R: - Julia Leece, RachaelKnight, Sharlene Meyer

Botton L-R: - Tracey Old, Julia Leece (2), Paula Dobson

The only small change to the blog this week is that if you click on the Stampin' Up!® logo in the top right hand corner it will now take you to the Stampin' Up!® Customer Website.

My First Post and First Collage

2011-01-23T10:54:00.000+13:00

Hi All

I hope you like my choices this week. Even with a lot of demonstrators still on holiday there was still a lot of creative yumminess to choose from. I've even included projects from our two new demonstrators on the list this week Frances Poff and Rhonda Imrie.

Top L-R: - Rachael Knight, Rhonda Imrie, Deb Ryan

Middle L-R: - Helen Williams, Anita Kleinjan, Roz Begbie

Bottom L-R: - Sarah Gough, Paula Dobson, Frances Poff

While I will be following what Karen set up for the blog in the beginning I'm very open to change for the NZSU blog so any ideas you have will be gratefully accepted.

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A new year & it's time for a change

2011-01-18T20:24:00.000+13:00

Wow it's been just over a year since I took over from Trudi looking after this site but I'm finding I have less time & I personally believe a change is good as it adds a different perspective so once I get all the settings sorted out Keryn Campbell has kindly offered to be NZSU Blog's administrator for 2011. Thank you Keryn. I know I leave you in safe hands & that NZSU Blogs will continue to grow.

I wish her all the best & to all my stamping blogging friends thanks for all your support.

My apologies

2010-12-23T23:12:00.000+13:00

I'm just to busy to blog & I certainly do need to apologies to Narelle who did our Fab 9 & I haven't had a chance to post them up for you to see.

Today is the first day of my holidays which I've actually felt like I'm rested - just as well as I'm back to work next Wednesday! I sincerely hope that everyone's Christmas celebrations are fantabulous (a Karen word) & I know Narelle will forgive me as she is my winner for leaving 10 blog comments - when I see her next I'll hand over a roll of Baja Breezed striped grosgrain ribbon which is retired but still a SU! colour.

Once again Merry Christmas & all the very best for 2011. I will be blog hopping around starting Monday January 10th looking for the Fab 9 picks on the NZ blogs for the week.

I'm definitely on holiday mode!

2010-12-12T22:24:00.001+13:00

Apologies I finished work for the year on Friday but have been busy with launch parties & just also been a blob as yah I'm on holiday so here's my top picks for the week ending Friday 10th.

Narelle Hoggard has kindly offered to do the upcoming week's picks, anyone else like to have a go don't be shy do volunteer if nothing else you get to see some great looking stuff on all the blogs.

With the coming season of good will to all men I challenge everyone that uses this site as their starting place for blog hopping to leave comments on 10 blogs from NZ that are listed here - when you have left 10 comments leave a comment below & we'll have a wee draw of something I've got that has retired. This will close on Friday 17th and I'll announce the winner with Narelle's picks!

Top L-R: Sharlene Meyer, Vicki Were, Katrina Criglington
Middle: Debbie McRobbie, Narelle Hoggard, Pam Cregeen
Bottom: Roz Begbie, Sarah Gough, Alison Hydes

Yah summer has arrived!

2010-12-03T22:09:00.000+13:00

And so new stamps for us to go OHH and add to our wishlist for Santa.

This week's dose of fabulousness goes to:

Top line L->R: Sharna Russell, Debbie Airey, Julia Leece
Middle: Louise Hopman, Debi Ryan, Carol-Ann Torrie
Bottom: Ann Wills, Sarah Roche, Kristine McNickle

Better late than never

2010-11-28T18:05:00.000+13:00

Just speed hopped my way through all the NZSU blogs as I haven't had a chance to do any blog hopping for quite a few days - some fab projects out there but this is the 9 that caught my eye this week & made me go wow.

top L-R: Sharlene Meyer, Cherie Ward, Debbie Airey
middle line: Helen Williams, Katrina Criglington, Lisa Bullock
bottom line: Keryn Campbell, Pam Creegan, Bron Heslop

Double the fun

2010-11-20T13:04:00.002+13:00

I'm running late & I just can not choose only 9 so here is twice as much fabulousness for this weeks' top picks.

A-K

Top L-R: Kristine McNickle, Deb Ryan, Kerryn Campbell
Middle: Julia Leece, Kristine McNickle (2), Carol-Ann Torrie
Bottom line: Callena Lewis, Delys Cram, Katrina Criglinton

L-Z

Top L-R: Tracey Old, Megan McDonald, Sharlene Torres
Middle: Paula Dobson, Sally Williams, Paula Wood
Bottom line: Lisa Bullock, Sharlene Meyer, Sharlene Meyer (2)

Narelle's fab 9 pick for the last week

2010-11-12T22:49:00.000+13:00

Thanks Narelle for offering to pick this week - don't be shy I'm happy for volunteers anytime! I know Narelle from doing classes & she's such a sweetie IRL! As I've been busy it was a lovely surprise to see what she's picked & some fabulous ideas here to keep us all busy for the weekend.

Top line (L-R): Jacqui Jones, Anita Kleinjan, Julia Leece
Middle: Karen Rogers, Kate Tobeck, Louise Hopman
Bottom: Paula Dobson, Sarah Gough, Sharna Russell

Once again thanks Narelle - great job, I hope you volunteer again.

Twice as much fun this week

2010-11-05T23:02:00.000+13:00

No way could I condense my favourite picks this week - so going to share 18 fabulous ideas.

Next week Narelle Hoggard has volunteered to do the picks & I'll be mean & only let her choose 9 - so she can see how hard this "job" is! If anyone else wants to volunteer do drop me an e-mail thanks.

The first lot top line from L->R: Jacque Pedersen, Karen Rogers, Ann Wills
Middle line: Julia Leece, Kristine McNickle, Delys Cram
Bottom line: Lisa Bullock, Kerryn Campbell, Debbie (& Sarah) Airey

The 2nd lot of picks top line: Shelley Stewart, Patrice Halliday-Larsen, Paula Dobson
Middle: Paula Woods, Roz Begbie, Sarah Gough
Bottom: Sarah Roche, Sharna Russell, Narelle Hoggard

Finally

2010-10-31T06:05:00.001+13:00

this week's fab 9 :

Top L-R: Sharlene Meyer, Bron Heslop, Claire Hardman
Middle: Deb Ryan, Anna Sutherland, Debbie Lamb
Bottom: Jacqui J, Kate Tobeck, Sarah Gough

Thanks for sharing such great ideas everybody, this is not an easy task to pick just 9. I do hope everyone's weekend is going well - so lovely to have the sun back for real.

Happy Labour Day weekend

2010-10-23T00:09:00.001+13:00

The weather forecast is great so hope your's is a fun one with lots of sunshine & maybe just a wee bit of crafting .

My favourite picks for the last week are.............

Top line (L->R): Vicky-Lee Mueller, Debbie Lamb, Heather Stewart
Middle: Deb Ryan, Judy Beetson, Julia Leece
Bottom: Patrice Halliday-Larsen, Carol-Ann Torrie, Bron Heslop

Running late

2010-10-17T22:14:00.001+13:00

I've been working the Dunkley's Craft Show all weekend & was called a Mad Hatter in an affectionate way today (I hope) but I'm definitely the White Rabbit going I'm running late this week. But the wait I hope was worthwhile as I share some fab picks for last week (ending Friday).

Top line (L->R): Anita Kleinjan, Tracey Old, Delys Cram
Middle line: Delys Cram, Faaiza Sherrard, Julia Leece
Bottom line: Kate Tobeck, Sarah Gough, Debbie Airey

12 weeks to Christmas

2010-10-09T13:23:00.002+13:00

Now that's a scary thought so whether you're starting on your cards or gifts I hope there is something here to inspire you.

Top (L->R): Denise Ibbett, Debbie Lamb, Jacqui Jones
Middle: Kate Tobeck, Lisa Bullock, Paula Dobson
Bottom: Paula Woods, Sally Williams, Sharlene Meyer

Thanks for stoppin' by!

WCMD is today

2010-10-02T16:15:00.000+13:00

Yes October 2nd is World Card Making Day (the fact the rest of the world is one day behind us doesn't mean we can't celebrate).

So without further ado my picks for this week's inspiration to inspire us all to create a card & post it away!

Top Line from L->R: Susan Wong, Debbie Lamb, Jacqui Jones
Middle: Julia Leece, Debbie Airey, Paula Dobson
Bottom line: Rachael Knight, Sharlene Meyer, Sharna Russell

Take a bow the new bloggers

2010-09-25T00:01:00.002+12:00

Well lots of my favourites this week the crafter hasn't been picked before & quite a few are "new bloggers" too, so a huge welcome & do keep up the inspirational work!

Top line L-R: Carol-Anne Torrie, Callena Lewis, Denise Ibbett
Middle line: Judy Beetson, Kate Tobeck, Lisa Bullock
Bottom line: Narelle Hoggard, Vicki Were, Megan McDonald

Yes the colour renovation is here!

2010-09-18T11:38:00.001+12:00

So much "happy colours" to be seen on everyone's blogs - I'm sure for all of us the news of SU! Colour Renovation was a HUGE shock as we loved our colours so much but I'm so glad they did it now as I LOVE my new colours & it's great seeing so much brightness - just what we need to drive away the gloom that has descended upon NZ in time for the weekend (sigh).

So here's my favourites for the week:

Top line L-R: Sharna Russell, Ann Wills, Bron Heslop
Middle line: Callena Lewis, Alison Hydes, Sharlene Torres
Bottom line: Deb Ryan, Paula Dobson, Sarah Gough

Running late I know

2010-09-12T01:42:00.007+12:00

I've had one of those weeks where 2 am has become the norm for bedtime - so busy, must admit it's absolutely fabulous seeing what everyone is creating with the new products and as most of the demonstrators have now received their orders from the new catalogue - I can imagine my job to pick just 9 will get harder again.

Here's this week's dose of fabulousness as seen on NZSU follower blogs from NZ:

From Left - > Right top line: Paula Dobson, Delys Cram, Faaiza Sherrard
Middle: Cherie Ward, Debbie Lamb, Jacque Pedersen
Bottom line: Kristine McNickle, Anita Kleinjan, Susan Wong

So much Fabulousness this week

2010-09-04T08:30:00.003+12:00

Gosh everyone is busy blogging as we have new toys to show off, my inspiration folder for the week was bulging - so I threw out all those fabulous projects that used "old stamps" & kept the new - then had to choose between double-ups from individuals - down to about 12 now & then had to decide what took my fancy the most but trust me this was the hardest week ever!

To all our readers from Christchurch I'm sure I speak for the rest of the country when I say we're thinking about you & what shocking news to awaken too but nothing like how you were awoken. God bless you all & keep you safe!

Top row (L->R): Yvonne Walker, Di Taylor, Jacque Pedersen
Middle: Deb Ryan, Tracee Jones, Karen Rogers
Bottom row: Faaiza Sherrard, Julia Leece, Megan McDonald

WOW

2010-08-27T20:45:00.000+12:00

only one word about this week's Fab 9 & that's wow (followed by "hard" as I had to get rid of lots of my favs that I'd saved )

Top line L-R: Debbie Airey, Deb Ryan, Faaiza Sherrard
Middle line: Helen Williams, Jennifer Cram (Delys' daughter), Sally Williams
Bottom line: Sharlene Meyer, Sharlene Torres, Shelley Stewart

This week's top picks

2010-08-21T16:31:00.000+12:00

This week is a combination of the very new to retired sets & in between - thanks all & only 10 days to the new IB+C being launched :)))

Top line (L-> R):Sharna Russell, Bron Heslop, Delys Cram
Middle: Delys Cram, Julia Leece, Paula Dobson
Bottom: Sarah Gough, Sharlene Meyer, Anne Brignall

Thanks all & thanks to Photovisi for the fabulous collage

Perfect weekend for stampin'

2010-08-14T10:29:00.000+12:00

It's wet & windy; so here's this week's dose of fabulousness to inspire us all :)

Top L->R: Susan Wong, Debbie Lamb, Delys Cram
Middle L->R: Keryn Campbell, Keryn (again), Lisa Bullock
Bottom L->R: Paula Dobson, Shelley Stewart, Debbie Airey

Yes Christmas and spring is in the air

2010-08-06T21:02:00.001+12:00

No grunge or shabby chic this week - Christmas, flowers & lollies - 3 of my favourite things.
A big thanks to this week's fab 9:

Top L->R: Jacque Pedersen, Kelly Slattery, Carol-Ann Torrie
Middle L->R: Sharlene Meyer, Barbara Taylor, Kelly Slattery
Bottom L->R: Keryn Campbell, Rosie Dunn, Jacque Pedersen

Fab 9 time again

2010-07-30T17:37:00.001+12:00

Definite vintage grunge look to some of this week's fab 9. But again what a hard job to choose just 9.

Top L->R: Bron Heslop, Anne Brignall, Jacque Pedersen
Middle L-R: Deb Ryan, Julia Leece, Sharlene Torres
Bottom L->R: Judy Beetson, Carol-Ann Torrie, Karen Rogers

Gosh it was hard this week to pick just 9

2010-07-23T20:48:00.001+12:00

I think the winter blues are dissipating & there was some fabulous stuff shared online this week. This is what took my fancy.

Top L->R: Anne Brignall, Delys Cram, Debbie Airey
Middle L->R: Heather Stewart, Helen Williams, Julia Leece
Bottom L->R: Lisa Bullock, Roz Begbie, Sarah Gough

This week's Fab 9

2010-07-16T21:58:00.000+12:00

That have caught my eye - they're enough to drive away the winter blues :)

Top from L->R: Vicki-Lee Mueller, Debbie Airey, Helen Williams
Middle from L-> R: Julia Leece, Paula Dobson, Deb Ryan
Bottom from L->R: Sally Williams, Sarah Gough, Vicki-Lee Mueller

This weekend's inspiration & Photovisi

2010-07-11T23:43:00.002+12:00

I was contacted by Maurice from Photovisi - which is a free online service to collage photos - so I've found 9 inspirational ideas from our NZSU blogs to share with you from this weekends blogging.

Top line from (L->R): Sharlene Torres, Rachael Knight, Debbie Airey
Middle line (L-> R): Delys Cram, Jacque Pedersen, Debbie Lamb
Bottom Line (L->R): Sharlene Meyer, Bron Heslop, Judy Beetson

That was a lot of fun so expect more of the same.

Anne & Nelly the Elephant

2010-06-29T21:31:00.000+12:00

Anne Brignall has been busy tonight she's made this really cute elephant called Nelly, with punches but I do see a few monkeys from Fox and Friends - so yes she has stamped.

Anne is a member of Swap Sisters & this was their online punch art project tonight - so if you'd like to know more about Swap Sisters pop over to Anne's blog by clicking HERE and she can help you.

Fabulous project!

Delys Cram

2010-06-26T09:27:00.000+12:00

I'm starting to think this girl doesn't sleep as she's on another design team Stampaholic10/20/30 minute card challenge - which looks very cool.

You can check out all of Dely's work by clicking HERE and do check out the challenge site as wouldn't it be great to create a card in under half an hour :)

New look - so what do you think?

2010-06-23T21:35:00.002+12:00

OK to kick the new blog look off I'll share some daily inspiration I've found today

from Di Taylor a gorgeous flutterby card - love the colours

from Bron Heslip is it a card - is it a XYZ - no it's a card tote - a cool project using the Pendant Notecards

from Kelly Nelson a really sweet layout

and last but not least from Diane Bell-Robertson a very glittery butterfly card.

Thanks all for sharing such great projects

Challenges on hold

2010-06-06T20:16:00.002+12:00

Hi all not sure why but May's challenge was a flop & it was a fabulous project Helen & I'm going to do it one day - I even promised a wee prize hoping some more would join in to no avail but I've had the draw using www.random org & congratulations Roz Begbie you're it - click the big blue envelope & send me your address & I'll get it in the post for you.

I'll do a bit of hopping & find us some more inspiration soon.

In the interim I'll share this video LINK that Keryn Campbell found on how to make a whole bird family using the 2 step bird punch - it's fabulous thanks Keryn

Helen inspires again!

2010-04-30T22:29:00.004+12:00

UPDATE: I've extended the closing time for this as I know I've been too busy making swaps for the SU! convention & the whole of May is National scrapbooking month - so I do hope more people can enter the challenge.

I must admit I've not been the best-est blog hopper lately as life is a bit frantic but every time I need to find some inspiration Helen Williams seems to blog an amazing project & provide a link - this time she's created a one page mini scrapbook - now as some of us know May is International Scrap-booking Month so her inspiration is timed to perfection.

Here's the link to the rest of Helen's fabulous scrapbooks & the link to how to make your own.

Please do join in, if nothing else we'll all get to see some family photos. Please link your creation using Mr Linky below (close off Sunday May 30th at 9pm - so no excuses!). PLUS I'll offer a 6x6" mixed pack of Cottage Wall DSP (new release in the Autumn mini catalogue) with a bit of matching ribbon & cardstock as well to one lucky participant - the winner to be drawn by Random.org - I'll enter Helen as no. 1!

Inspiration from Anna Sutherland

2010-04-13T23:41:00.001+12:00

It's great to see her back blogging - she really does exquisite work & has created a gorgeous box with lots of links on how to - click HERE to view.

So our challenge for the next 2 weeks (so we all have time to have a go) is to make "the box" it's certainly looks different than one I've ever made before, hope you can play along & this is open to all - it's just for fun. If you can link below with Mr Linky and we'll have close off Sunday 25th April at 9pm.

Happy stampin' in the interim.

Inpsiration from Keryn

2010-04-05T14:42:00.001+12:00

Keryn Campbell is providing us with this week's inspiration for her very cool tutorial on creating the Top Note tissue box, check it out HERE and then have a go.

We'd all love to see your creations so link below with Mr Linky with your blog post or from a public site like SCS etc. We'll close it off next Monday at 9pm. Hope you can play along this week.

Delys Cram

2010-03-28T20:54:00.001+13:00

Has kindly offered to be our 2nd tutorial writer and share a little bit about herself. She's created these cool pansies using the butterfly punch which is about to disappear on March 31st, as they're in the current Summer Mini catalogue & we won't be able to order from it after this date!

Delys's story - after coming home on holiday from overseas in 2001, my hubby Dave, our two kids Rhys (16), Jennifer (13) and I decided to stay in NZ and we went dairy farming. This was a huge change of career as I was formerly a medical scientist and Dave was a Boarding School Manager.

I had already dabbled in embroidery and patchwork but working on a farm put that hobby in the too hard tray so I gave scrapbooking a go and taught myself for a year or two before going to formal classes. It’s now a lifelong hobby for me.

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to have won competitions here and overseas, being published many times both here and overseas and being on design teams both here and in Australia. Last year I had the pleasure of being on the Up2scrap Elite Team (which is NZs only paper craft magazine).

In May 2008 I saw an advertisement in a magazine about Stampin’ Up! ..And I knew right then I had to join. Never having done much card making, it has been a fun journey of discovery and being in a supportive and wonderful team environment.

Having a team myself has been most rewarding but as I don’t tend to follow rules successfully I have named my team Del INK quents... all of my team love the name to bits!

Just recently I have joined the Just Add Ink Team and love the challenges and the inspiration the other DT members give me. I love seeing everyone's submissions / projectS every week which then inspires me onwards.

Making pansies – Delys Cram

My tutorial is using that fabulous Butterfly punch (116629) that is about to be unavailable come April 1 and so this tutorial is also a reminder to get your order in to your demonstrator quick smart so you too can make pansies.

Materials needed:

Butterfly punch
Stampin rite markers
Whisper White cardstock
Water spray bottle
Brads

1.    Punch 2 butterflies out of Whisper white cardstock. .
2.    Colour in the butterflies with two colours. You can see in these photos I’m not being overly fussy about the colouring in here.
3.    Spritz with a water spray bottle or alcohol spray and let the colours run a little.
4.    Let dry. I used a heat gun to speed up the process.
5.    When dry screw up the butterflies and unfold again.
6.    Arrange one landscape and one portrait over the top.
7.    Pierce a hole and put a brad into the centre.
8.    Finish your card. I’ve made a few different colours but you are only limited by your imagination what colours to use.

If you'd like to download the tutorial & print it out please click HERE.

Thanks for sharing this Delys - I love the butterfly punch so this makes it an even better investment.

Anyone else wanting to share with us a cool technique & a wee tete-a-tete please do contact me.

Project Tuesday

2010-03-23T22:29:00.000+13:00

Congratulations Sarah Gough she's on the design team of Project Tuesday this week's challenge is to make a flower pot card - you can click HERE to download a template from the very talented Andrea Walford.

So let's join Sarah at Project Tuesday & also link below with Mr Linky so we can all see what we've KReated. I must admit Sarah has used my first SU! stamp set which has retired & I sold mine this year (regretfully looking at her awesome card).

We'll have close of here next Tuesday night at 9pm - so hope this inspires you to have a go - I'm sure our mum's would love this for mother's day!

Keryn Campbell: our first NZSU tutorial

2010-03-11T22:48:00.004+13:00

Many thanks to Keryn Campbell for putting her hand up & being our FIRST guest designer.

Now I asked Keryn to share with us all a bit about herself as well as provide the tutorial & here's her reply:

Partner of Dave, mum to Lachlan (9) and Cameron (6); and lucky her she works from home doing something she loves. Born in Tawa, Wellington and after living away in other places has been back in Tawa for the last eight years.

Keryn started cardmaking approximately 12 years ago at a Krafty Kids party where she saw heat embossing being demonstrated. She signed up as a demonstrator in July 2007. She still loves doing workshops and classes, both for the creative and the social side of being a demonstrator. One of the best parts of it is Keryn's Krew (her team) which have allowed her to build some fantastic social and business relationships with the members.

She's been a member of the Daring Cardmakers design team since it started in October 2006 as the first card dare blog. The Daring Cardmakers Blog has no company or product affiliations so we have complete freedom to use whatever product we like to complete the dares.

When she has a free moment she is relearning to play her clarinet after neglecting it horribly since leaving college and is a member of the Tawa based Aspire Music Performance Academy mostly playing Swing Jazz as part of it's development band.

Without further ado Keryn shares with us all how to create a faux bow using the jumbo grommets:

The tutorial uses the jumbo grommets found in the current Stampin’ Up!® Summer Mini Catalogue available only until 31 March 2010.

She personally find bows incredibly difficult to tie nicely (tell me about it!). This technique gives the look of a bow without having to actually tie one.

The trick to getting away with not tying an actual bow is to have another decorative way of holding the ribbon together. She's used Jumbo Grommets but comments you could use designer brads or any other embellishment that will get the job done.

Step 1: - Cut ribbon to a length slightly longer than double the size of your finished bow. I want my bow to be approx 5cms long so have cut my ribbon at 12cms. Make sure the ribbon chosen is slightly wider than the diameter of your chosen embellishment. She's used chocolate chip 1” double stitched grosgrain ribbon.

Step 2: - Stick ends of the bow together to form a loop. I just used my Snail Tape Runner and placed one end over the other. It only needs to hold into the grommet is attached. I wouldn’t use sellotape as it would be another layer to have to force the brad through.

Step 3 – Gently push the prongs on the brad through the centre of the ribbon loop.

Step 4 – Use the side of a bone folder flatten the prongs.

Step 5 – to use my embellishment on a card I have cut a square of Windsor Knot Designer Series Paper and stuck the ends of my strip of ribbon to the back of paper.

Step 6 – Position your faux bow over the ribbon using Sticky Strip or other strong adhesive.

Step 7 – I finished my card by mounting my embellished DSP on a layer of Chocolate Chip cardstock and on to a Sage Shadow card base. Your can use any greeting to finish it off. I’ve chosen to use initials using the Big Deal Stamp Set and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink.

What a great start so if you'd like to download a copy of Keryn's tutorial click HERE

If you'd like to be our 2nd guest designer do contact me I'd love to hear from you and if you'd like to have a go at making Keryn's bows & sharing with us all please link your creation with Mr Linky below (ALL welcome). Closing time 9pm next Thursday 18th March - until then happy stampin'

Paula's Impossible Box

2010-03-02T19:01:00.003+13:00

Paula has created her tutorial & blogged it & it's fabulous so do check it out & I'm sure if you ask her nicely she'll send you the instructions in a PDF file. Click HERE to see what I mean.

So our challenge this week will be to have a go & link your creations below with Mr Linky which will close at 8pm Tuesday 9th March

So I'm still looking for someone to write a tutorial for NZSU exclusively plus tell us all a bit about yourselves - don't be shy or it'll have to be me!

New direction?

2010-02-28T22:25:00.002+13:00

Hi, this is Karen here. I've thought about the best way to continue on with the great tradition Trudi handed over to me - I do remember how she was such a caring person & shared so much stuff & I've tried to use that as my focus for the weekly inspiration - looking for demos that share how they create their projects.

A big thank you all the demso that played along with the weekly challenges but it seems to me with the Just Add Ink weekly challenges that maybe the way forward for NZSU blogs & to carry on with Trudi's tradition is to ask demos with great projects to write them up for us & tell us a little bit about themselves - so no pressure but Paula Dobson has agreed to do the first one with her Impossible Box & then Mr Linky may return for us all to play along with too.

If you'd like to share something do contact me directly or I'll be tapping you on the shoulder to help. This is a great place which I know we all enjoy & benefit from.

Anne Brignall

2010-02-16T00:25:00.000+13:00

Anne is this week's inspiration - looks like she's been having fun playing with some secret sisters but we'll just have to play amongst ourselves and the laundry bleach.

There is a tutorial on SCS which you can check out HERE if you've never used bleach before.

So our challenge this week is to create something using bleach. Entries closing at Sunday around 8pm - happy stampin' in the interim.

Please link the blog post or your entry at a public forum like SCS or PCP using Mr Linky below:

Megan McDonald

2010-02-07T22:32:00.003+13:00

Megan is this week's inspiration with her lovely tutorial on making paper flowers - so do check out how to create them & say hi whilst you're there as she's new to the world of blogging.

Your challenge this week is to make some & use them on a card or a box etc. So I'll leave Mr Linky open until next Sunday at 8pm.

Looking forward to seeing what fabulous projects you all come up with this week.

Happy stampin' in the meantime!

Janine Pearce

2010-02-01T20:45:00.002+13:00

Janine is this week's inspiration she's created a lovely punch art teddy bear card using punches.

Anyone that knows me knows I hate punch art but I will make an exception this week as Janine's card is so adorable.

So your challenge this week is to KReate a card using punch art & link below using Mr Linky. Close off normal time next Sunday at 8pm.

Happy stampin'

New Challenge Site

2010-01-23T00:38:00.002+13:00

Just Add Ink is a new challenge blog: the Just Add Ink Design Team is a group of Australian & New Zealand Stampin' Up! demonstrators who love to share what they love and inspire others to create!

This week's challenge is the very FIRST one & a colour challenge & guess what we have the colours. They also have a prize but challenges are great especially when our mojo needs a little kick start!

Shock horror I've posted twice on one day so don't forget about this week's challenge on NZSU either which is the post below.

Patrice gets moving

2010-01-22T23:04:00.000+13:00

Patrice Halliday-Larsen has moved from a blogger blog to a website & maybe I'll be able to work out how to link her here but in the interim go check out her new website Create with Stamps as she has the most adorable moving card with a link on how to create one - so this will be this week's inspiration to create a moving card.

Please link your lovely creations using Mr Linky below with cutoff on Monday 1st February at 6pm as hopefully most of us have the day off work.

Welcome back Sarah Gough

2010-01-12T19:58:00.002+13:00

It's great to see Sarah Gough back blogging & she's already posted a very cool project a beautiful wee box decorated beautifully with a clear lid - so this will be our challenge this week to all have a go at using acetate or such on a box.

She's got instructions on the blog post how to recreate hers if you need them too.

Post below using Mr Linky with close off at 9pm on Friday 22nd, if you don't have a blog you can post on Split Coast Stampers or the like - have fun & can't wait to see what we all create this coming week.

Happy New Year

2010-01-08T01:03:00.001+13:00

Finally someone has inspired me to blog about them Paula Woods has posted a stunning collage of butterflies and made a gorgeous scrapbook cover - your challenge should you chose to accept it to create something with a butterfly on it - now how easy is that.

Link with Mr Linky below - as it's nearly the weekend we'll have the close off on Tuesday 12th at 8pm approximately.

Happy creating all.

Merry Christmas from NZSU

2009-12-21T19:21:00.000+13:00

I've been much too busy making cards & gifts to blog hop lately so will leave all with this fun poem from Anne Wills

Twas the night before Christmas
And in case you forgot,
I thought I’d remind you
What I like a lot!

Stampin’ Up! Stamps
And papers and ink,
“Hmmm, that’s what I should buy you
You’ll be tickled pink!”

To make it so simple
I’ve sent your demo a list,
Just phone her with credit card
You get the gist!

She’ll wrap it, and pack it
And deliver it too,
But if you’re to late
One of her Gift Vouchers will do!

So contact her now
Shopping’s no longer a chore,
She’ll make it so easy
And you, I’ll adore!

I do hope you all have a great Christmas & New Year & will catch you all in 2010 with inspiration & ideas from the very talented demonstrators & friends of NZSU.

Take care all KarenR

Jenny Humphreys

2009-12-14T23:32:00.002+13:00

Jenny is this week's inspiration with her 12 days of Christmas gifts. She has some cool projects but I love her bit late fold out-scrapbook - especially as I'm a bit late with posting this as my sister has been working on my PC lately.

So this week's challenge is to link below your gift ideas.

Update: Click on Mr Linky 3 & 4 to see Dely's take on this mini-album - gorgeous

Sweet Treat Ideas?

2009-12-06T22:08:00.000+13:00

Well I hate to say this but I haven't been able to find anyone this week that has shared or linked to somewhere else or provided a tutorial apart from ME and my link to the snow globe video - so I'm going to nominate myself for this week's inspiration - my card for my downline was cased from one of my favourite Aussie bloggers Kirsty Brown & she has done something amazing today with the sweet treat cups & butterflies - stunning!

So this week's challenge is to link all those ideas for Sweet Treat Cups; which should be easy as I can see there's plenty appearing already.

Please link your blog post or SCS or PCP post using Mr Linky below: