Who likes a challenge?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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