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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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