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Sunday 30 December 2012

Last post for 2012

Hi there

I've finally got this post ready!  For the last post of 2012 I've done a review of the various catalogues we've had starting with Sale-A-Bration, the old catalogue, Autumn/Winter Mini, Holiday mini and finally the current catalogue.  I hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane.


Top Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Julia Leece, Sharlene Meyer
Middle Row - L to R:  Lisa Bullock, Paula Dobson, Debbie Lamb
Bottom Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Vanita Hurbuns, Karen Rogers

A big thank you to everyone that has contributed to this site during 2012.  I have really enjoyed managing this site this year and look forward to what Callena has in store for us next year.

Have a fabulous New Years Eve and we look forward to seeing you back here soon with your creations.

Paula

Sunday 23 December 2012

Let the holidays begin

Hi there

I can now say 'I'm on holiday' :)  I know it's only been 10 weeks since I had a 5 week holiday in the US but that was 10 weeks ago!  I am really looking forward to this holiday break to relax.  I hope you all manage to have some relaxation time as well.

Here are this week's picks.  Some of the projects reature products that have been/are on the Clearance Rack Blitz that is running at the moment.  Do get in touch with your demonstrator to find out what is for sale.


 Top Row:  Jacque Williams, Shona Edmonds, Kristine McNickle
Middle Row:  Rhonda Imrie, Rhonda Fawcett, Helen Williams
Bottom Row:  Paula Dobson, Delys Cram, Vanessa Baker

Have a wonderful Christmas Day with family and friends - keep safe and I'll see you back here next week for my last post of 2012.

Paula

Sunday 16 December 2012

One week to go

Hi there

I'm not sure where the last few weeks have gone but we are now in the count down to Christmas and most of us only have 5 days of work to get everything done before the holiday break (and I still haven't got my Christmas tree up!!).

Here are this week's picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Karen Rogers, Delys Cram
Middle Row - L to R:  Debbie Lamb, Roz Begbie, Sharlene Meyer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Paula Reid, Sally Williams

Have a good week and I'll see you back here next week.

Paula


Tuesday 11 December 2012

Running a bit late this week

Hi there

I was away for a long weekend on the sunny Coromandel Penninsula so I'm running a bit behind - never mind better late than never.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Jacque Williams, Alison Hydes, Angela Palmer
Middle Row - L to R:  Kristine McNickle, Julie Calkin, Delys Cram
Bottom Row - L to R:  Lisa Bullock, Tee Jay Horrell, Paula Reid

Well it's only two weeks to go - I hope you're more organised than me - I still haven't got my Christmas tree up :)

Have a great week
Paula

Sunday 2 December 2012

December has arrived

Hi there

It's hard to believe we are now in December - that means it's time to get the Christmas tree and decorations up.  For those of you with children or grandchildren I'm sure the excitement will start to build.

 Here are this weeks picks - a mix of Christmas and general projects:


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Sally Stuart, Susan Wong
Middle Row - L to R:  Callena Lewis, Ann Wills, Debbie Lamb
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sally Williams, Karen Rogers, Sharlene Meyer

I hope you all have a great week and manage to get some crafting time.

Until next time
Paula

Sunday 25 November 2012

We have a new administrator

Hi there

I'd like to say a big 'thank you' to Callena Lewis who has volunteered to take over the administration of this site next year.  I caught up with Callena yesterday and we have some exciting things planned for this site next year so stay tuned.  Don't forget to tell your customers and friends about this site.  It's a great way to check out blogs from one location.

Without further ado here are this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Jacque Williams, Susan Wong
Middle Row - L to R:  Paula Reid, Rhonda Fawcett, Janet Mills
Bottom Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Delys Cram, Linda Scott

I hope you all have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 18 November 2012

Wanted - new blog administrator

Hi there

I hope your week has gone well.

As mentioned in last weeks blog it's time for me to hand over the admin of this site to somebody else for 2013.  The job entails writing a post once a week, picking 9 project from the previous week and adding any new demo's blogs to the list.  If you are interested in doing this please send me an email - address is over to the right.

And now on with this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Shona Edmonds, Kristine McNickle
Middle Row - L to R:  Debbie Lamb, Sharlene Meyer, Paula Dobson
Bottom Row - L to R:  Dee Sturgeon, Sally Stuart, Karen Rogers

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 11 November 2012

Hi there

Hope you've all had a great week (and weekend) and have managed some crafting time.  For those of you with high school kids just about to start exams wish them all the best from us.

Here are this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Janet Mills, Julia Leece, Jacque Pedersen
Middle Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Narelle Hoggard, Paula Reid
Bottom Row - L to R:  Karen Rogers, Lisa Bullock, Vanessa Baker

Well we are almost at the end of 2012 which means it will be time for me to step down as the administrator for this blog and let somebody else have a turn.  If you're a demonstrator and are interested in taking over please email me (just click on the email link on the right hand side of the blog).

I look forward to hearing from you.

Paula


Sunday 4 November 2012

Christmas is coming

Hi there

Yes it's now just over 7 weeks till Christmas so I thought we'd go with a Christmas theme this week.  There are so many great ideas out there it's hard to know where to start when creating Christmas projects.  Hopefully the below will give you some inspiration.


Top Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Angela Palmer, Rhonda Imrie
Middle Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Rhonda Fawcett, Delys Cram
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sally Williams, Sharlene Meyer, Vanita Hurbuns

Have a great week
Paula

Sunday 28 October 2012

What a beautiful weekend

Hi there

It's been a beautiful weekend weather wise here in Auckland - let's hope this is the start of the fine weather and summer is just round the corner.  Speaking of just round the corner, it's just over eight weeks till Christmas so you'll start to see more Christmas themed cards and projects popping up.

Here are this week's picks - I hope you enjoy them.


Top Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Angela Palmer, Sally Stuart
Middle Row - L to R:  Dee Sturgeon, Sally Williams, Delys Cram
Bottom Row - L to R:  Susan Wong, Sharon de Vos, Paula Reid

Enjoy your week.

Paula

Monday 22 October 2012

Long Weekend is over

Hi there

Well I hope you've all had a great Labour Weekend despite the unsettled weather.  I've had a great time in my craft space creating with some of the new products from the catalogues.

Here are this week's picks - thanks ladies:


Top Row - L to R:  Alison Hyde, Jacque Pedersen, Rhonda Fawcett
Middle Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Sharlene Meyer, Janet Mills
Bottom Row - L to R:  Lisa Bullock, Karen Rogers, Anna Mangnall

It's a short week so make the most of it :)

Paula

Sunday 14 October 2012

I'm back

Hi there

It's nice to be back home again after a fantastic holiday in the US.  Although I'm not sure I like the weather you all put on for us yesterday when we arrived home!

A big THANK YOU to Keryn for posting the 'picks of the week' while I was away.

I thought I'd better do this weeks post early as I think I'll be heading to bed soon as we're still tired and have to go back to work tomorrow :(


Top Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Delys Cram, Paula Reid
Middle Row - L to R:  Paula Dobson, Kristine McNickle, Katrina Criglington
Bottom Row - L to R:  Dee Sturgeon, Debbie Lamb, Tracey Old

Well lets hope the weather improves in time for Labour Weekend.

Have a great week
Paula

Sunday 7 October 2012

My Apologies

especially to our fabulous stamp artists for forgetting you all last week.  I really was out of the groove.

But to make up for it here are this week's pics.

Top L-R: - Angela Palmer, Cherie Ward, Julia Leece
Middle L-R - Linda Scott, Keryn Campbell, Debbie Lamb
Bottom: - Jenny Humphreys, Delys Cram, Paula Dobson


Sunday 23 September 2012

Enjoying the Sunshine

I hope you've all been enjoying the sunshine this weekend.  My nine year old commented on a drive at 5:30pm today that it didn't look like night and you'd think it was still day time.  Crossing fingers spring is here to stay.

Here is today's inspiration from a selection of the very talented Kiwi Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators.


Top: - Helen Williams, Karen Rogers, Delys Cram
Middle: - Vanessa Baker, Narelle Hoggard, Rhonda Fawcett
Bottom: - Sally Stuart, Paula Dobson, Sharlene Meyer


Sunday 16 September 2012

It's lucky for you all

that while Paula's away I've managed to remember what I'm supposed to do with the blog. 

I'd also forgotten what a good excuse it was to go blog surfing and looking at the fabulous inspiration on the NZSU blog sites.

Here's my picks for this week: -


Top Row: - Paula Reid, Heather Stewart, Sharon
Middle Row: - Yvonne Walker, Sally Williams, Julia Leece
Bottom Row: - Katrina Criglington, Jacque Pedersen, Keryn Campbell

I hope you enjoy this weeks pics.



Sunday 9 September 2012

I'm so excited

I only have two more sleeps till I go on my big holiday to the States :)  While I'm away Keryn Campbell will be doing the weekly picks - thanks so much for stepping in Keryn.

So without further ado here are this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Shona Edmonds, Rhonda Fawcett, Roz Begbie
Middle Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Sharlene Meyer, Dee Sturgeon
Bottom Row - L to R:  Delys Cram, Rachael Knight, Karen Rogers

Well have fun crafting and I'll see you back here on 14th October.

Paula

Sunday 2 September 2012

It's finally here ...

Hi there

Well the waiting is now over - the main catalogue and the holiday catalogue have finally arrived in our craft rooms!  This weeks pick showcase some creations using product from the new catalogues.  I hope you enjoy them.

Top Row - L to R:  Vanita Hurbuns, Lisa Bullock, Sharlene Meyer
Middle Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Debbie Lamb, Linda Scott
Bottom Row - L to R:  Karen Rogers, Paula Reid, Sally Williams

Welcome to Shona Edmonds who has a new blog linked to NZSU.

Have fun making your wishlists this week :)

Paula

Sunday 26 August 2012

Showcasing Retiring Products

Hi there

Thought I'd get this done early as I'm fighting a head cold at the moment and will head to bed early.  I don't want to take it with me to the States!

Here are the picks showcasing retiring products.  Some stamps I'm sure your glad to see go and others not so happy they are leaving our shores.  Just remember there are LOTS of lovely new things only 6 sleeps away.

Top Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Delys Cram, Keryn Campbell
Middle Row - L to R:  Lisa Bullock, Sharlene Meyer, Debbie Lamb
Bottom Row - L to R:  Katrina Criglington, Sharon de Vos, Ann Wills

Have a great week and we'll see you back next Sunday with some new stuff :)

Paula

Sunday 19 August 2012

August Challenge

Hi there

I think we're all hanging out for the 1st September when we can order new products from the catalogue.  So I thought I'd set this months challenge to be - showcase something that is retiring.  This could be a stamp set, 2010-2012 In Colours or accessories.  I look forward to seeing the creations.

Here are this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Barbara Taylor, Rhonda Fawcett
Middle Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Helen Williams, Janet Mills
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sally Williams, Paula Dobson, Karen Rogers

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 12 August 2012

Great to be a Kiwi

Hi there

Haven't we done well at the Olympics - 13 medals.  Congratulations to all the teams and individuals - you have done us proud!

This weeks picks have a mixture of retired products and products that will be transferring over to the new catalogue.  I can tell you there are some fabulous new stamps and accessories coming so make sure you get in touch with your demonstrator  for a copy of the new catalogue.  If you don't know who your nearest demonstrator is check out the NZ Stampin Up website or drop me a line and I can put you in touch with them.


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Jacque Pedersen, Karen Rogers
Middle Row - L to R:  Megan McDonald, Vanita Hurbuns, Delys Cram
Bottom Row - L to R:  Kristine McNickle, Rhonda Fawcett, Paula Reid

Check back next week for our monthly challenge.

Have a great week
Paula

Sunday 5 August 2012

Going, Going, Gone ...

Hi there

You will have seen a number of blog posts this week with this title.  That's because Stampin' Up! have released the lists of stamps and accessories that will be retiring as of 31 August to make way for all the new products come 1 September.  I can tell you there are some fabulous stamp sets & accessories just around the corner :)

So on with this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Delys Cram, Paula Dobson
Middle Row - L to R:  Sharlene Meyer, Sharon de Vos, Angela Palmer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Alison Hydes, Rhonda Fawcett

Welcome to our newest blogger - Angela Palmer.

I hope you all have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 29 July 2012

Good crafting weather

Hi there

Well it's been a wet, windy and cold day here in Auckland - great for crafting.  I hope you've been able to stay warm and dry wherever you are.

Here are this weeks picks - I hope you like them.  Don't forget to leave comments on peoples blogs.


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Lisa Bullock, Paula Woods
Middle Row - L to R:  Sharlene Meyer, Karen Rogers, Sharon de Vos
Bottom Row - L to R:  Anna Mangnall, Kristine McNickle, Paula Dobson

Have a great week and lets hope we get some medals :)

Paula

Sunday 22 July 2012

DSP Challenge Picks

Hi there

Well it's certainly been a great crafting day today - it's been raining all day so what else is a girl meant to do!

Thanks to those who entered the DSP challenge this week.  Here are the creations:


Top Row - L to R:  Ann Wills, Karen Lister, Janet Mills
Middle Row - L to R:  Roz Begbie, Paula Reid, Sally Williams
Bottom Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Debbie Lamb, Bron Heslop

Have a great week and keep dry.
Paula

Sunday 15 July 2012

Challenge Time

Hi there

With the kids back to school this week you'll have plenty of time to enter this months challenge which is to use DSP on either a card or a 3D item or both.  My aim is to use all  my current DSP up by the time the new catalogue is out come 1st of September.

I look forward to seeing your creations this week.  If you could label your post - DSP challenge that will make it easier for me to pick them next week.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Vanessa Baker, Vanita Hurbuns
Middle Row - L to R:  Cherie Ward, Rhonda Fawcett, Karen Lister
Bottom Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Sharon de Vos, Paula Woods

Have a great week.

Paula

Sunday 8 July 2012

Half way through ...

the holidays - I hope you're surviving them and the freezing weather!  I think we are all in for another cold night but the days are beautiful so we can't complain.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Kristine McNickle, Dee Sturgeon
Middle Row - L to R:  Barbz Bicknell, Paula Dobson, Sharlene Meyer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Paula Reid, Alison Hydes, Ann Wills

Well keep warm and have a fantastic week.  Make sure you check back next week as I'll have a new challenge for us.

Paula

Sunday 1 July 2012

Let the holidays begin

For those of you who have school kids I hope you have a relaxing next two weeks!  For those of us working the roads will be a lot quieter.

I have just realised I didn't put a challenge up last month - I'm not really sure where June went.  I will make sure I remember for this month.

Here are this weeks picks:
Top Row - L to R:  Rhonda Fawcett, Linda Scott, Heliza Payne
Middle Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Sharlene Meyer, Rachael Knight
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sharon de Vos, Karen Rogers, Jacque Pedersen

Welcome to Vanita Hurbuns, Heliza Payne and Sharon de Vos who have joined NZSU - we look forward to seeing your creations.

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 24 June 2012

Summer is coming ...

now that we are past the shortest day I can say this :)  I am not a fan of winter - what is your favourite season?

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Bron Heslop, Julia Leece, Lisa Bullock
Middle Row - L to R:  Paula Reid, Heather Stewart, Alison Hydes
Bottom Row - L to R:  Kristine McNickle, Sally Stuart, Anna Mangnall

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 17 June 2012

What do you think ...

of our new blog makeover?  Thanks to Tia for giving us a new look.  If you'd like a blog make over just click on the 'blinkie' to find out more.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Helen Williams, Rhonda Fawcett
Middle Row - L to R:  Barbara Bicknell, Cherie Ward, Tracey Old
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sharlene Meyer, Delys Cram, Kelly Nelson

I hope you have a great week - keep warm

Paula

Monday 11 June 2012

This week's picks are ...

Hi there

Had computer issues last night so couldn't load the photos so here goes:


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Jacque Pedersen, Heather Stewart
Middle Row - L to R:  Debbie Lamb, Bron Heslop, Katrina Criglington
Bottom Row - L to R:  Susan Wong, Paula Dobson, Alison Hydes

Don't forget to leave comments on our blogs - we love to hear from you.

Have a great week
Paula

Sunday 3 June 2012

Congratulations ...

To all the winners from last nights Convention awards.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Sally Williams, Rhonda Fawcett, Alison Hydes
Middle Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Paula Reid, Sharlene Meyer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Bron Heslop, Debbie Lamb, Paula Dobson

Well it's a long weekend here in New Zealand - we are celebrating the Queen's Birthday.  Hope you have a great day and your week is good.

Paula

Sunday 27 May 2012

Framelits Challenge

Hi

I'm loving the new Framelits label dies that are in the Autumn/Winter mini catalogue.  Here are some cards using this die.

Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Linda Scott, Paula Reid
Middle Row - L to R:  Lisa Bullock, Bron Heslop, Amy Fleming
Bottom Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Alison Hydes, Paula Dobson (courtesy of Sharlene Meyer's blog)

Welcome to the following ladies who have recently joined the NZSU blog - Sandra Patton, Julie Calkin, Sally Stuart and Linda Scott.

If you're off to Convention this week have a fantastic time and we look forward to hearing from you on your return.

Paula

Monday 21 May 2012

Time for another challenge


Hi there

Sorry for the delay in getting this weeks picks up.  There was an issue with the site yesterday.   Just a quick reminder that we should all be backing up our blogs as some people out there seem to think it's fun to hack into them.

For this month's challenge I've chosen a new product from the Autumn/Winter mini  for us to use in some way - it's the fantastic Framelits dies.  I look forward to seeing how you use them.  Please post a blog by Sunday 27th May.

Now on for this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Yvonne Walker, Barb Bicknell
Middle Row - L to R:  TeeJay Horrell, Dee Sturgeon, Amy Fleming
Bottom Row - L to R:  Paula Dobson, Susan Wong, Alison Hydes

Have a fantastic week and I look forward to seeing your creations using the Framelits dies.

Paula

Sunday 13 May 2012

Happy Mother's Day

I hope that all the Mum's (aunts and sisters) have had a great day today being spoilt.  I like the term the English use 'Mothering Sunday' as I think this day celebrates all women (even if we don't have children we still play an important part in kids lives whatever their age).

This weeks picks are Mother's Day cards:



Top Row - L to R:  Jacque Pedersen, Katrina Criglington, Lisa Bullock
Middle Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Sharlene Meyer, Sally Williams
Bottom Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Bron Heslop, Anna Mangnall

Have a great week - don't forget to check back next week for another challenge.

Paula

Sunday 6 May 2012

Awesome Autumn

Hi there

I hope you've been able to make the most of the great weather we've had.  I am loving it and hope it stays with us for a bit longer.

Here are my picks from this week:


Top Row - L to R:  Keryn Campbell, Jacque Pedersen, Tee-Jay Horrell
Middle Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Sharlene Meyer, Paula Reid
Bottom Row - L to R:  Debbie McRobie, Sally Stuart, Anna Mangnall

Have a great week.
Paula

Monday 30 April 2012

Ribbon Challenge Picks

Hi there

Here are the projects featuring ribbon in some form.  A good variety of ribbons and colours have been used on these projects.


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Jenny Humphreys, Rhonda Fawcett
Middle Row - L to R:  Bron Heslop, Alison Hydes, Delys Cram
Bottom Row - L to R:  Paula Reid, Narelle Hoggard, Paula Dobson

Well it's got a bit colder today but I still say the sun WILL come out again - I'm not ready for winter just yet!

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 22 April 2012

Back to school tomorrow

Hi there

Hasn't the weather been fantastic for the school holidays.  Lets hope it holds for a little longer.

There is still time to create a project for this months challenge using ribbon - I'll make the picks next week.

The cards and projects that get created are all so amazing - it makes it hard to pick only 9.  But here are the ones I chose for this week:


Top Row - L to R:  Sharlene Meyer, Narelle Hoggard, Rhonda Imrie
Middle Row - L to R:  Tracey Old, Bron Heslop, Anna Mangnall
Bottow Row - L to R:  Rhonda Fawcett, Katrina Criglington, Susan Wong

Have a great week and don't forget it's ANZAC Day on Wednesday - a time to remember those that sacrificed their lives in battle for us.

Paula

Sunday 15 April 2012

Challenge time again

Wow it's that time again (the third Sunday of the month) for another challenge.  This time the challenge is to use ribbon somewhere on your project.  It could be the lovely pleated satin ribbon from the new mini, one that you don't often use or just one that fits in with your latest project.  Please make sure you included 'ribbon' in your post title.

Here are the picks from last weeks projects:

Top Row - L to R:  Paula Woods, Julia Leece, Debbie Lamb
Middle Row - L to R:  Alison Hydes, Debbie Rawson, Paula Reid
Bottom Row - L to R:  Sally Williams, Roz Begbie, Keryn Campbell

Have a great week
Paula

Monday 9 April 2012

Autumn-Winter Mini has arrived

Wow - I am loving all the new products in the Autumn-Winter mini catalogue.  I managed to have a little play with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool over the weekend - it's so easy to use and makes great score lines.  Here are some projects using the new products.


Top Row - L to R:  Jacque Pedersen, Kathy McInnes, Lisa Bullock
Middle Row - L to R:  Paula Dobson, Delys Cram, Sharlene Meyer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Tracey Old, Yvonne Walker

For those of you with children - I hope you have a great time over the school holidays.  And for those of us having to work - just remember it's a short week :)

Have a good week.
Paula

Sunday 1 April 2012

Embossing Projects

Hi there

Well we know it's down hill weather wise when we put the clocks back an hour.  The only good thing was an extra hour of sleep.

This weeks picks feature projects that have used some form of embossing - dry or heat.


Top Row - L to R:  Helen Williams, Julia Leece, Janet Mills
Middle Row - L to R:  Barb Bicknell, Paula Reid, Alison Hydes
Bottom Row - L to R:  Rhonda Fawcett, Anna Mangnall, Rhonda Fawcett

This coming weekend is Easter - if you are travelling on the roads this long weekend I trust that you have a  safe journey and a relaxing time.  I will be spending time with family and taking time out to reflect on the real meaning of Easter.

Paula

Monday 26 March 2012

A bit late but ...

I was at the movies last night.  My mum and I went and saw 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'  and it was great - well worth seeing.

Now on with this weeks picks:


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Kathy McInnes, Paula Woods
Middle Row - L to R:  Susan Wong, Sally Williams, Alison Hydes
Bottom Row - L to R:  Tracey Old, Roz Begbie, Dee Sturgeon

Welcome to Vivienne Jones who has now joined us.

Don't forget to create something that includes some form of embossing - I will do the picks for these next week.

Until then have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 18 March 2012

Challenge Time

Hi there

It's that time of the month for our next challenge.  This month's challenge is to use some form of embossing on your project.  So that could be heat, dry or emboss resist.  Can you please label your post Emboss Challenge as this will make it easier for me to find your project.  I look forward to seeing what everyone creates.  Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row - L to R:  Heather Stewart, Paula Dobson, Janet Mills
Middle Row - L to R:  Rhonda Fawcett, Alison Hydes, Paula Reid
Bottom Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Helen Willams, Bron Heslop

Have a good week and don't forget that two Give Way rules change next Sunday morning.  Check out this site for more details NZTA 

Paula

Sunday 11 March 2012

Showcase time

Hi

It's Sunday night and that means it's time to showcase the picks from last week.  We have a great selection from cards & 3D gifts to scrapbook layouts to sewing :)


Top Row - L to R:  Rachael Knight, Sharlene Meyer, Jacque Pedersen
Middle Row - L to R:  Delys Cram, Susan Wong, Katrina Criglington
Bottom Row - L to R:  Cherie Ward, Anna Mangnall, Julie Calkin

Well I'm off to bed now - had a fantastic weekend with the Creative Inkers in Rotorua  but I'm in need of my own bed :)

Have a great week and check back next Sunday for a new challenge.
Paula

Sunday 4 March 2012

Autumn has begun

Hi there

Can you believe it - we are already into March and that means the beginning of Autumn.  Let's hope that the weather stays warm for a bit longer.

We have had two demonstrators join us recently which is great - welcome to Julie Calkin and Craig Elms.

Here are this weeks picks:

Top Row:  L to R - Craig Elms, Roz Begbie, Sally Williams
Middle Row:  L to R - Tracey Old, Julia Leece, Rhonda Fawcett
Bottom Row: L to R - Paula Dobson, Alison Hydes, Paula Woods

I hope you all have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 26 February 2012

Big Shot Challenge Picks

Hi there

It was nice to see the sun again today and feel it's wonderful warmth - let's hope it stays around a bit longer!

There were quite a few projects this week that used the Big Shot but I could only pick 9 so here they are:


Top Row - L to R:  Helen Williams, Debbie Lamb, Paula Reid
Middle Row - L to R:  Sharlene Meyer, Paula Dobson, Rhonda Imrie
Bottom Row - L to R:  Narelle Hoggard, Roz Begbie, Janet Mills

The next NZSU challenge will be announced on Sunday 18 March so keep an eye out for it.

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 19 February 2012

Valentines Review

Hi there

For this weeks picks I've gone with a Valentines Day review.  There was such a variety of styles and stamps.


Top Row - L to R:  Julia Leece, Keryn Campbell, Anna Mangnall
Middle Row - L to R:  Rhonda Fawcett, Alison Hydes, Sharlene Meyer
Bottom Row - L to R:  Helen Williams, Narelle Hoggard, Debbie Lamb

Don't forget to also give the Big Shot Challenge a go - create a card or project using the Big Shot.

Have a great week.
Paula

Sunday 12 February 2012

Time for another challenge

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

Wednesday 8 February 2012

More Sale-A-Bration projects

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