Amy Fleming - Blog of the Week

Everytime I visit Amy's blog I'm amazed.  Her cards have really stepped up over the last few months and they're stunning!  I'm sure you'll agree.  I asked Amy a few questions  - 

What's your favourite techniques to use when stamping?

My favourite technique is paper tolling, I like to look at the stamped image and see if I can try and add some dimension to the card.

How long have you been a demo and what advice do you have for new demos?

I have been a demo now for 11 months and my best advice is do not sign up when you are already addicted to stamping, my business doesn't make any money because I spend it all on SU products (LOL).  Same here.

When you're not busy stamping and being a mum what else do you do in your spare time?

Gardening, I love my roses and I am currently nagging my husband to finish my vegetable garden.

What are you hoping will be in the new catalogue?

Lots of gorgeous new ribbons and flower build a brads.

You can visit Amy's blog by clicking HERE.

Blog of the Week

This weeks "Blog of the Week" is Tracey Old and her blog "A Stampers Touch". I really enjoy visiting Tracey's blog as she has the most gorgeous projects and cards. Tracey is one talented lady.





Tracey's Q&A
How Long have you been stamping? I have been stamping for about 7 years, in between having my family. The children are a bit older now which gives me a bit of time to create and have fun stamping
What is your favourite stamping accessory? My favourite accessory would have to be embellishments love them all, ribbon, brads, hodgepodge, punches any thing to add a little something to my project.
What is your favourite SU colour line? Earth elements would be my favourite colour range.
What inspires you? Love looking through blogs to see what other people create, they inspired me to set one of my own up.

I highly recommend going and checking out Tracey's blog and taking some time to have a look at her stunning projects.

Blog of the Week

I chose Anna Sutherland for this week.  She's fairly new on NZSU so this is a great opportunity to get to know Anna a little better, and I love her 'clean & fresh' style.  If you haven't already, visit her blog Funky, Fresh & Fun.

How long have you been stamping and how did you get started?

I started stamping just over 3 years ago when I was pregnant with my son Connor.  I went along to a couple of classes with my mother in law and was hooked from that point on.

What's your favourite Stampin' Up! product?

I don't really have a favourite product as I tend to want it all.  If I had to choose though I think that it would be the gorgeous ribbon.

Where do you go for inspiration?

My main source of inspiration is all you talented people out there with blogs.

Thanks Anna for sharing all your creations with us.  Remember everyone, anyone can nominate a blog for Blog of the Week, just email either Louise or Trudi with the name of the blog and the reason you're nominating it.

It's Back....... Blog of the Week

Trudi and I have decided to bring back the blog of the week due to all the fantastic new demos and their blogs popping up around the country. So without further ado the first blog to recieve the huge honor of being the NZSU Bog of the Week is "Chloe Danz Independent Stampin'Up Demo". Chloe is from Wanganui and she has been a demo since August.

I have decided it would be kinda nice to get to know a little about out bloggers of the week so here is the first interview....

How Long have you been stamping? Since my daughter was born almost a year ago: I all of a sudden needed a zillion thank you cards; and I had a little time on my hands (strangely enough: she is a cruisy baby!) hence this little habit was born!

Who if anyone is an influence in your stamping? Really anyone with a 'clean and simple' style: Kritina Werner (http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/) and Dawn Mcvey (http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/) in particular.

What is your favourite stamping accessory? Mmm I'm a ribbon kinda gal, but I also can't live without my dimensionals!

What is you favourite SU colour line? Chocolate Chip, if I really had to choose one!! Also real red, and I'm loving Kraft lately too.

Chloe's cards are fantastic with clean lines and great design. Go and check out her blog!

Blog of the Week

Thanks Louise for the nomination she nominated my blog Made By Me as 'blog of the week'.  You can check out more of it HERE

Last One For the Day..

I wasn't going to post again tonight, but I'm a woman and I'm allowed to change my mind.  This is another scrap page for Baylee's album, you all must be getting sick of them by now.  But I've only got two left and I'll be all caught up. 

This is her 3 year old page, and it was inspired by 3 people, the Stem Silhouettes over French Script came from a card I made at Stamp Club with Michelle, the Butterfly from a card off Amber's Blog, and the colours from a card off Sarah's Blog.  For once I remembered who, that makes a change.

Stampsets - Stipple Butterfly, Stem Silhouettes, French Script (none of which are currently available)

Ink - Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Black Stazon

Cardstock - Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories - Watercolour Crayons, Blender Pens, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Rub Ons

Now it's time for bed, I'm sure Bella will be up early, hopefully not 5am again, and we're booked into the gym tomorrow. Nite Everyone.

Blog of the Week

Ok everyone, I know blog of the week hasn't been weekly lately.  Things have been really busy so I haven't been able to get round to check out everyone's blogs as often as I'd like.  So I'm changing things slightly.

I want YOU to nominate a blog.  Just email me with the name and web address of the blog you've nominated and the reason why. 

We'll draw one of the nominees randomly and post it for that week.

Blog of the Week - The INKredible Journey

Karen has been busy making some gorgeous cards and 3D items for Easter, so thought that since it's less than a week away we should spotlight her blog.  Her blog The Inkredible Journey is definitely one to check out for Easter ideas.

Bunny Hugs are multiplying!!

I suppose that's what bunnies do.
I love my wee Bunny Hugs stamp set that is in the summer mini catalogue (6 stamps for $39.95) and was really pleasantly surprised to see that my upline Jacque was using it at class last night too. We made a wee treat box and a matching card - don't they look cute with my bag-a-lope - now I wonder who will get these next week??

Click the picture if you can't see but the card is all iridescent - ohhh!

If any of you are wondering why the layout is different on NZSU compared to the original post it's because I post via Windows Live Writer (a fantastic and easy to use and free blog editing programme)

Blog of the Week - Stamp Happy NZ

Hey everyone, sorry I've been so slack lately keeping this blog up to date,things have been hectic the last couple of weeks.  But finally here it is, our blog of the week, and only a week and a half late!  Don't forget to check back soon for the March Challenge.  Have a good weekend, can't wait to catch up with some of you at the New Plymouth Training on Saturday!

This week Jacquelyn Pedersen's blog Stamp Happy NZ is our blog of the week.  Not only does she create some amazing cards and 3D items like the one featured, but she has also had her work published!!

Check out Jacque's card in the latest issue of New Zealand's Scrapbooking Mag UP2 Scrap.  There are also some other good SU promos.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

{Friendship Blooms Milk Carton}

This last week we made two milk cartons, a very FUN twist on the standard box. The template is quite easy, just a few extra diagonal creases to make this unique top.

This one uses the Soft Subtles colour range and two of the Saleabration sets, Freindship Blooms and Lots of Thoughts, both of which can be earned for FREE with a qualifying order.

The great thing about this flower is that it's so easy to cut out. I've added some accents with a white gel pen and one of the flowers from the Spring Bouquet punch.

Lots of Thoughts is really versatile because you can use your Stampin Up! markers to use just portions of each stamp, as shown in this sample. Hurry! These are only available until the end of February!

Posted by stamphappynz at 3:43 PM 2 comments

Blog of the Week - Punknscrap

This post is from Louise's blog.  She's used one of my favourite stamp sets.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Bundle of Love

 
This is my entry for the weekend SCS sketch challenge.
I love the Giraffe, it is from bundle of love which was a set available back in the spring catalogue. I can't stop using this one though. I like this set alot more than the baby sets in the idea catalogue.
I bought the Sarah dp for the mini book class I am holding next week, but I just couldn't resist opening the pack I fell in love with this paper in particular. I am mad on paisley!
Card Recipe:
Bundle of Love Stamp Set
Curvy Verses Stamp Set
Polkadots & Paisley Stamp Set
Sarah dp
Apricot Appeal Cardstock
Barely Banana Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Blender Pen
Basic Black Ink Pad
Barely Banana Ink Pad
Apricot Appeal Ink Pad
Soft Subtles Brads
Mini Glue Dots
Dazzling Diamonds
Distressing Tool

Posted by punknscrap at 9:03 AM

Blog of the Week - The Stamp House

Megan has only just started blogging and we think for a newbie she's doing a great job!  Although Megan's new at blogging she's not new at Stampin' Up! she was one of the first to sign up.  If you have any questions ask her - she's read the demo manual from front to back! 

Check out more fantastic cards on her blog The Stamp House.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Black and White

I love how elegant this simple card looks I made it with friendship blooms stamp set (one of our free sets in the sale-a-bration promotion) . I think this is my favourite sale-a-bration set. It looks much nicer in real life.

Blog of the Week - Keryn's Cards

Keryn's Blog, Keryn's Cards caught my eye this week.  The DSP Handbag is just soo cute!! Check it out!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

DSP Handbag

After a game of squash this evening I needed some wind down time so visited Split Coast Stampers forum looking for new ideas. Today I found a template for a DSP Handbag. Thank you Colleen. The bag is large enough to fit 10 cards and envelopes.

All supplies Stampin' Up! - Enchante DSP, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, Sticky Strip.

Blog of the Week - Magpie Creates

This week we feature Sharlene Meyer's blog Magpie Creates.  She makes some wonderful cards, some of which I've got planned to case.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Window Card

I was inspired by Cambria Turnbow to try a little acetate window on a card.
Here is my first attempt:

Materials:Stamp Set:Simply Said; Cardstock:Pretty in Pink,Petals & Paisley DSP; Ink:Stazon; Accessories:White Gel Pen,Acetate,White & Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
I am not very happy with how this one turned out- the colours just don't seem right, so I had another go. I think this one is much better:

The words around the heart are stamped with Staz-on on acetate and laid over the DSP heart. The window is popped up on dimensionals so it has quite a cool 3-D effect.
Materials:Stamp Set:Simply Said; Cardstock:Chocolate Chip,Very Vanilla,Pink Passion, Au Chocolate DSP; Ink:Stazon, Chocolate Chip; Accessories:Choc Chip & Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon,Acetate

Posted by Sharlene Meyer at 9:19 AM 2 comments

Labels: Au Chocolate DSP, Card Inspiration, Simply Said Stamp Set, Summer Mini Catalogue

Blog of the Week - PunknScrap

I know it's late, it's been one of those weeks.  So finally here is our 'blog of the week'. Louise? yeah that's me aka Punknscrap is our featured blog this week because she's always leaving comments on my blog (Thank you Lou!) and because we just love her cards and creativity!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Red And Black - Posted for Trace.

I don't know why but when I upload pics on here they are never as clear as the original. Anyhow Trace and I were talking on the phone on Sat night and she said she had stepped out of her comfort zone and done a red and black card.....now for the freaky bizzare part, so had I. So this is my effort, although very badly uploaded.

 

Carte Postale Stamp Set
Leaves La Carte Jumbo Wheel
Basic Black CS
Real Read CS
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Brilliance Galaxy Gold pigment ink pad
Stampin Dimensionals

Blog of the Week - O 2 B Stampin'

This is from Michelle Habib's Blog - she always has something new to inspire you.  Check out her blog site - O 2 B Stampin'

Sunday, January 6, 2008

A last one for tonight..

One last card for tonight - one that is inspired by Taylor - Thanks!

Using Time Well Spent (the free demonstrator set - will be a level 3 hostess set in the next catalogue!)

This is a beautiful set, and because I love the colouring in, I'm really enjoying how different each card is.

Inks : Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Green Galore, So Saffron

Cardstock : Rose Red, Green Galore, Whisper White.

Accessories : Green Galore Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

Posted by Michelle at 2:13 AM 0 comments

Labels: CARDS

Blog of the Week - Last Week of the Year!

Each week we browse the links below and post our favourite as the 'Blog of the Week'

This post is from Sharlene Torres' Blog - Stamp With Sharlene

She's our feature blogger this week because of her awesome designs, use of techniques and because she updates her blog soo frequently I can't keep up!

So check out Sharlene's blog enjoy the music and you may even pick up on a tip or two.

PS: Sharlene was a demo in the USA and was one of the first to sign up here in NZ

GLITTER EVERYWHERE!

I have just received my monthly demonstrator newsletter from Stampin' Up! (yes, another benefits of being a demonstrator - free ideas!!). Anyway, they had this great idea that I just had to try ...

This is a great technique that will really take your images up a notch. While this card looks okay in the photo, it's much more sparkly in real life, so give it a go!!

You can create your own glitter in any of the Stampin' Up! colours very easily. This is how it goes:

1. Put one drop of classic re-inker into the bottom of a empty container (I used an empty eyelet container).

2. Add in a couple of drops of water.

3. Add about half a teaspoon of Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and mix. Continue adding more glitter until it has absorbed all the dye and has becoming "fluffy" in texture and is sparkly.

Stamps: Bodacious Bouquet, Stem Silhouettes, French Script (background)

Inks: Versamark, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Heat & Stick Powder (to stick glitter to image in Versamark), the FABULOUS new chocolate 5/8" grosgrain ribbon!, Stamp-a-ma-jig (for lining up text stamp which I stamped in 2 parts instead of one line)

Posted by Sharlene at 12/24/2007

Blog of the Week - First Blog of the Year!

Stamping All Seasons by Tracy Jackson is our blog of the week this week. Her cards are absolutely stunning. If you ever need some inspiration - visit her site!

Summer by the Sea

I had always wanted this stamp set, and when I got it I never used it. I love coloring and shading, it brings the kid out in me.!!!
My kids are at my side wanting to make cards, so better make them happy, might even have a few more creations to show you after today.

Posted by Stamping Seasons at Friday, December 28, 2007