NZSU Pics of the Week 22 Feb 2015

I hope you've all enjoyed your weekend, especially those of you who attended the Team Stamp Camp in Rotorua.

As we continue to enjoy our Summer, spare a thought for our fellow Stampin' Up Demo's in Queensland and the USA who are experiencing extremely harsh weather at the moment. If you follow any blogs/web sites in these parts of the world, send a wee message of support.

Have a wonderful week, Happy Stamping.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Angela Palmer   Heather Stewart

2nd Row:   Helen Williams   Paula Dobson   Paula Reid

3rd Row:   Susan Wong   Sally Robertson   Tee-Jay Horrell

NZSU Pics of the Week 15 Feb 2015

Many of you will be looking forward to "Stamp Camp" next weekend; looking at the agenda I see that as usual it's going to be an exciting time for everyone. 

Julia Leece has put a great spreadsheet on the forum to cover all the supplies that we would need to take if possible, don't forget to name everything you take and it's always a good idea to bring your checklist along so that you are sure to take everything home at the end of the weekend.

Looking forward to seeing many of you next weekend.

Top Row: Alison Hyde   Helen Williams   Keryn Campbell
2nd Row: Lisa Bullock   Narelle Hoggard   Paula Dobson
3rd Row:  Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong   Tee-Jay Horrell

NZSU Pics of the Week 8 February 2015

I hope you have enjoyed the long Weekend and found some time to craft.

We have had a great time with family and friends over the weekend. Today we had a fabulous lunch of homemade lasagna, beetroot and feta salad and a green salad accompanied by freshly baked bread, all prepared by my husband Brian and shared with 11 family and friends, lots of laughs and story telling. 

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Heather Stewart   Jackie Noble

2nd Row:   Jacque Williams   Paula Dobson   Paula Reid

3rd Row:   Sally Robertson   Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of the Week 1 Feb 2015

The 1st of February, oh my goodness the first month of the year has already whizzed by! Along with that another fabulous Creative Inkers Occasions Catalogue Blog Hop, check it out STARTING HERE I know you are going to love all these creations using the amazing new products available from the Occasions Catalogue. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this blog hop, at this busy time of the Stampin' Up year it's wonderful that you have taken the time to add your project.

I have added a new Challenge link Case-ing the Catty Challenges to our blog tonight at the request of Nikki Sadler.

Have a great Stampin' Up week everyone.

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Top Row:   Delys Cram   Heather Stewart   Jacque Williams
2nd Row:   Kathyrn Tyrrell   Keryn Campbell   Marilyn Meadows
3rd Row:    Paula Reid   Sally Williams    Tee-Jay Horrell

NZSU Pics of the Week 25 January 2015

Wow what a busy time you have all had, so many great creations posted this week, everyone has been inspired by the fabulous new products. If you haven't already make sure you check out the Creative Inkers Sale-A-Bration blog hop HERE. 
We are still in Melbourne, Brian has been enjoying the Australian Open Tennis this weekend. We'll head back to my sister's in Pakenham tomorrow and leave for NZ on Thursday. I'm looking forward to getting back into my craft room.
Enjoy your week and Happy Stamping.

Top Row:   Angela Palmer   Delys Cram   Helen Williams

2nd Row:   Jacque Williams   Paula Dobson   Paula Reid

3rd Row:   Sally Williams   Tee-Jay Horrell   Vanessa Baker

NZSU Pics of the Week 18 Jan 2015

I hope you've all had a good week and enjoyed some stamping. Just about all of the "Pics" this week are using the fabulous new products we have available from "Stampin' Up" Wonderful work Ladies, it's great to see so many gorgeous creations.

Some of you may have been to AP & I show in Wellington this weekend and visited Paula Dobson and Vicki at their stand, I hope you had a very productive weekend Ladies.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Top Row: Alison Hyde   Helen Williams   Jacque Williams

2nd Row: Keryn Campbell   Paula Dobson   Michelle Pepper

3rd Row: Marilyn Meadows   Angela Palmer   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of the Week 11 January 2015

An exciting week for Stampin' Up demonstrators and customers, it's always a fabulous way to start the stamping year; Sale-A-Bration and the new "Occasions" Catalogue. Both these promotions have surpassed themselves again this year, I don't know how Stampin' Up keep doing it! 

I'm in Melbourne for the next three weeks, it is my sister's 60th Birthday today and although she is in hospital having just has a hip replacement we are heading up to the hospital shortly to give her a little party; her husband my nieces and nephews and great niece as well as her dear friend who also traveled over from NZ, will all be dancing attendance around her bedside this afternoon. 

Have a fantastic inky week.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Kathryn Tyrrell   Lisa Bullock

2nd Row:   Michelle Pepper   Paula Dobson   Paula Reid

3rd Row:   Tee-Jay Horrell   Alison Hyde   Paula Dobson

NZSU Pics of the Week 4th Jan 2015

I hope you are all enjoying the holidays and the great weather. We have had a busy time with the last of our visitors leaving this Tuesday. We've had a wonderful time with family, especially as our youngest grandson and his dad were here from Christchurch for a week. 

Hopefully now I will have time this week to place an order and get some of the new exciting products.

Enjoy your week, Happy Stamping.

Top Row:   Angela Palmer   Michelle Pepper   Paula Dobson

2nd Row:   Paula Reid   Sally Robertson   Sally Williams

3rd Row:   Angela Palmer   Paula Dobson   Paula Reid

NZSU Pics of the Week 28 Dec 2014

Happy Hogmanay to all. I hope 2014 had more high points than low points for you. 2015 promises to be another exciting year with Stampin' Up, it's wonderful to be a part of such a great community of paper crafters. 

A huge thanks to everyone who has linked their blogs to the NZSU blog and generously contributed posts throughout the year, sharing their projects and ideas.

Enjoy the holidays with family and friends and keep safe.  

Top Row:   Angela Palmer   Debbie Lamb   Heather Stewart

2nd Row:   Rhonda Fawcett   Keryn Campbell   Paula Dobson

3rd Row:    Paula Reid   Jacque Williams

NZSU Pics of the Week 21 Dec 2014

I am writing this from Miranda park, which is about an hour south of Auckland.  Three of my Grandsons and I are spending 3 nights here before Christmas day, it gives their parents a break and hopefully gives the boys something else to focus on besides Christmas day and the thought of what presents they may be getting. So far today I have been beaten in trivial pursuit, connect four and dominoes.
I hope you are all nearly finished with your Christmas planning and ready to enjoy the Christmas and New Year holidays with family and friends.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all who have contributed to our NZSU Stampin' Up blog this year, it's a fabulous resource for many crafters.
I wish each of you and yours a great Christmas and a wonderful 2015.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde    Angela Palmer   Debbie Lamb

2nd Row:   Julie Calkin   Kathryn Tyrell   Keryn Campbell

3rd Row:   Marilyn Meadows   Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of the Week 14 Dec 2014

Oh oh!! only 11 Days to go I hope you're on the way to ticking off everything on your list. Last Night I was lucky enough to have the time to wrap most of my Christmas presents. I need to be organised, as will many of you as well, with the school holidays about to begin. I have 3 grandsons in Auckland that I care for after school and during the holidays and next Sunday I'm taking them away for 3 days before Christmas, it helps to keep them busy before the "Big Day"

In this weeks post I have included the work of a guest artist; "Miss 4 Year old Wong", check out her project in the centre of the 2nd Row.

Have a super week.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Keryn Campbell   Lisa Bullock

2nd Row    Marilyn Meadows   Miss Wong   Michelle Pepper

3rd row:    Paula Reid   Sally Robertson   Sally Williams

NZSU Pics of the Week 7 Dec 2014

Hi, this week I have managed to write out all of my Christmas cards, make three notebooks and chocolate boxes for my grandsons teachers. I've also done quite a bit of Christmas shopping as well as shop for my husband and youngest son's birthday's which they both celebrate on the 9th December, all in all a busy, but very enjoyable week. I hope you are all enjoying the build up to Christmas without too much stress. 

Have an awesome week.

Top Row:   Jackie Noble   Julie Calkin   Kathryn Tyrell

2nd Row:   Paula Reid   Rhonda Fawcett   Roz Begbie

3rd Row:   Sally Williams   Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of the Week 30 Nov 2014

Only 25 days to go!! How did that happen? I've got the decorations out and will start putting the tree up and decorating tomorrow after I've picked my grandsons up from school, they love dressing the tree. I've made up the wee advent boxes for them, but I might have to buy some more chocolates to put in them tomorrow, it's just possible I may have eaten a few over the weekend, "oops!"

It is time to start asking if anyone would like to take on the administration of our NZSU blog next year, flick me an email if you're keen.

Have a fabulous week everyone.

Top Row: Alison Hyde   Bev Poultney   Delys Cram

2nd Row: Jacque Williams   Julie Calkin   Kathryn Tyrell

3rd Row: Paula Reid   Sharlene Meyer   Michelle Pepper

NZSU Pics of the Week 23 Nov 2014

We've had a great weekend, our youngest grandson stayed with us for the weekend and some very dear friends joined us for a barbecue lunch today. I hope all of you also enjoyed your weekends.

In case you haven't read this article published on the Stampin Up' Demonstrator's site, I think it is worth a read, I'm a great advocate of the blendabilities (Luv them) if you've yet to get started with "blending" don't leave it any longer you're going to love it.

Stampin’ Blendabilities are designed to work with our Memento Ink Pad. The markers also work well with several of our Classic Stampin’ Pads, noted below. Keep in mind that colours not listed are prone to smearing and aren’t recommended for use with Stampin’ Blendabilities. Also, remember that you’ll get the best blending results using Whisper White Cardstock, and when the stamped image is completely dry.
Happy crafting.

Classic Stampin’ Pads:
Always Artichoke Baked Brown Sugar Blushing Bride Calypso Coral Coastal Cabana Crisp Cantaloupe Crumb Cake Crushed Curry Daffodil Delight Garden Green	Hello Honey Marina Mist Melon Mambo Lost Lagoon Old Olive Pear Pizzazz Pink Pirouette Pistachio Pudding Pool Party Pumpkin Pie	Sahara Sand Smoky Slate So Saffron Soft Sky Tangelo Twist Tangerine Tango Tempting Turquoise Wild Wasabi Wisteria Wonder

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Angela Palmer   Kathryn Tyrrell
2nd Row:   Marilyn Meadows   Rhonda Fawcett   Roz Begbie
3rd Row:   Sharon de Vos   Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of the Week 16 November 2014

Well here we are just under five weeks away from Christmas; be sure to enjoy these exciting weeks while trying not to add too much stress to your life.

Brian and I have just returned from our lovely cruise and now we have Christmas to look forward to, with all our family, another busy time in the Mills household. 

Have a happy and enjoyable week.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Barbz Bicknell   Jacque Williams

2nd Row:   Keryn Campbell   Marilyn Meadows   Paula Reid

3rd Row:    Rhonda Fawcett   Sharon de Vos   Susan Wong

NZSU Pics of The Week 9 Nov 2014

Welcome to this week's post, I would like to start with extending our deepest Sympathies to Emma, our NZ Manager and her family for the tragic loss of her Nephew,  Luke last weekend.

A huge "Thumbs Up" to Sharlene Meyer for her outstanding article in the latest edition of our Stampin' Up "Impressions" magazine.

When you read this post I will be on the high seas taking a cruise with my dear husband. It is our anniversary in November and because he doesn't take enough time away from work, I booked this wee holiday as a surprise for him. We flew to Sydney on Friday afternoon (He still didn't know where were going) and boarded the cruise ship on Saturday. We return to Sydney on Saturday 15th Nov and fly home later in the day. I have our laptop with us so hopefully I will be able to keep up with all your blogs through the week.

Top Row:   Angela Palmer   Jacque Williams   Keryn Campbell
2nd Row:   Kathryn Tyrell   Paula Reid    
3rd Row:    Paula Dobson    Susan Wong   
4th Row:   Sharlene Meyer   Alison Hyde

NZSU Pics of the Week 2 November 2014

Only 7 weeks until Christmas, have you started your stack of Christmas cards yet? On Fridays I have lunch with a group of friends and every year I give each of them a pack of Christmas cards and as most of them are sent overseas they have to be ready for posting in November so I've been creating Christmas cards for some time already.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful time yesterday at the Christchurch "Party Time" we've already seen some of the beautiful projects on your blogs.
Enjoy your week, happy stamping.

Top Row:  Alison Hyde   Angela Palmer   Delys Cram

2nd Row:  Keryn Campbell   Marilyn Meadows   Paula Dobson

3rd Row:   Rhonda Fawcett   Roz Begbie   Sharlene Meyer

NZSU Pics of the Week 26 Oct 2014

Hi, I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend, many of you I'm sure, will have taken the opportunity to take your family on a short break before Christmas. If you've stayed at home, I hope you will have had some time for crafting and if you haven't already, take a look at the "Creative Inkers" Christmas Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous week.

Top Row: Delys Cram   Jackie Noble   Jacque Williams

2nd Row: Lisa Bullock   Narelle Hoggard   Paula Reid

3rd Row: Sally Williams   Sharlene Meyer   Sharon de Vos

NZSU Pics of the Week 19 Oct 2014

Well I'm still in Melbourne, I was booked to return to NZ yesterday, however as my brother-in-law still needs help caring for my sister this week I will be heading home next Saturday. 

This morning I watched Shelli's video on our Demo site regarding yet to be announced major changes to the career plan, these changes will be announced gradually on a Monday and or Tuesday between now and January 2015. There has been a team working on the changes for some time now, so it will be exciting to hear what they have worked out.

Have an awesome week, hopefully managing some crafting.

Top Row:   Alison Hyde   Jacque Williams   Julia Leece

2nd Row:   Julie Calkin   Michelle Pepper   Narelle Hoggard

3rd Row:   Paula Dobson   Sharlene Meyer   Susan Wong 

NZSU Pics of the Week 12 October 2014

Good afternoon, I hope you have all had a good week, I have been visiting with my sister and her family in Melbourne this week and will return to NZ next Saturday. I have spent a good deal of my time here making Christmas cards for her to send to her many friends and relatives. I've been using my blendabilities to colour images which I have throughly enjoyed, I find colouring and shading to be a very relaxing way to craft.

Have a great week.

Top Row:   Delys Cram   Jackie Noble   Jacque Williams
2nd Row:   Keryn Campbell   Sharlene Meyer   Angela Palmer
3rd Row:   Paula Reid   Susan Wong   Sally Robertson