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

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

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

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!!!

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

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.

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: -

 

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: -

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

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