Gift Ideas - part 2

More gift ideas, this time for the teachers. They do an amazing job and I think it's nice to recognize that at the end of the year. Here I have made a matching gift set and gift bag.

It includes, an easel calendar with mini post it notes......

 ....a magnetic calendar for the fridge......

 ...and a post it note book and mini pen.

To finish it off, I will add a hand made card by my daughter and Coffee,

I know my daughters teacher loves coffee!

Happy crafting,

Amanda :)

Gift Ideas - part 1

It's the time of year for giving. So I thought I would share a few gift ideas with you over the next few weeks.

This one was not for Christmas but for a friends birthday a few weeks ago. She loves owls, so that was easy, using the owl punch I created a cute Owl card. 

I was then going to make a matching gift bag, but thought why not use the card? So here's what I did.......

Simple and quick. And now the cute card is shown off a little more.

Simply add a card bag to the front of the gift bag, and slide the card in.

And there you have it a gift bag and card in one.

Happy crafting,

Amanda :)

JAI - Just Add Mini Album

Today I'm joining in with a challenge at JAI Their challenge is to Just Add - Mini Scrap Album. Here is a mini album I did all about me - I titled it - I AM. How often do we scrap about ourselves? Not enough! It's a flip album and as it's title suggests, continues to flip open to reveal more pages.

Here is the cover.

Here is the first two pages opened.

The blank page is where I intend to add some personal details about me.

Here it is opened some more, this blank page is still waiting on a photo...must get back to that!

And some more......there are some more pages -

titled Daughter, Crafter, Zoo Keeper...

I love that this simply shows just about everything

there is to know about me, all in one place!

It was a "Challenge" in it's self, it showed me just how much I am

behind the camera and that I need to be more in front of it!

Thanks for stopping by, till next time - happy crafting

Amanda 

Gift and Card In One

I had fun making loads of these in all different colours. They make great gift and card in one, and what little girl doesn't like lip gloss and butterflies?

Happy Crafting,


Amanda

November Promotion

Christmas is coming early! For the month of November Stampin' Up! is giving you a Christmas gift.

With every purchase of the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (page 3 of Holiday catalogue) and the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (page 4 of Holiday catalogue) you will receive FREE the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack (page 30 of Holiday catalogue)

So the bundle includes the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp set and Framelits Dies $87.95 wood or $77.95 clear. Christmas Specialty DSP $21.95 and your FREE gift of the Festive Piercing Pack valued at $13.95.

Don't forget this offer is only valid for November, so please contact myself if you wish to place an order.

But wait there's more! From 1st November through 16th December, host a minimum $650 Stampin' Up! party or workshop and get a FREE collection of ink pads that's a $79.95 value-in addition to our other fantastic benefits!

Your Party Sales**	Free Ink Collection	Hostess Credit	Items at 50% Off
$650	Yes!	$100	1 item
$800	Yes!	$130	2 items
$1000	Yes!	$160	3 items
$1250+	Yes!	$200	4 items

That's 10 - yes 10 ink pads! From your choice of either the Subtles, Regals or Brights collection (Neutrals and In-Colours not included)

If you wish to hold a Catalogue Party or Workshop please contact myself for more details.

Happy crafting,


Amanda

Creative Post as Promised

I have finally got to use some of the new products that I purchased some time ago, and I am loving the new Core'dinations Card Stock (found in the Holiday Catalogue pg 6) I have used it in both cards I'm sharing today. It's supper easy to use and gives a great effect - don't you think?

This one uses the Holiday Frame Embossing Folder.

This one is using the Lacy Brocade Embossing folder. Not sure which one I like best, how about you?

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting,

Amanda

Oh My.........

Oh my, I've been MIA the past few months and so much has happened!

Firstly apologies to those that have stopped by recently to find I've been MIA and secondly, please let me fill you in on the past few months excitements........

September 1st gave us our BRAND NEW Annual Catalogue - filled with inspiration - it's so lovely!

September 1st also gave us our NEW Holiday Catalogue - loaded with lovely Christmas ideas!
You'll find links to both catalogues on the right, but if you would rather hard copies please contact myself and we can arrange to get one in your hot little hands.

October has been rather busy with classes making the Christmas Advent Calendars - everyone made wonderful unique creations - love them all.

My daughters school also held a Spring Fair last weekend, so I had been busy preparing for my stall, it was a wonderful day - Hi to all those that stopped in to my stall. We raised much needed funds to update our wonderful little school. Stampin' Up! played a part in this also, donating products to raffle on the day, there were some very happy winners!

November brings us closer to Christmas, so I'll be holding Christmas Card classes click here for more info, would love to have you join us.

If you've made it this far into my post - thank you - and stay tuned I'll have some 'creative' posts coming regularly over the next month, starting tomorrow!

Happy crafting,

Amanda

Going, going, gone!

We're making way for the new Annual Catalogue starting September 1st (and just quietly - it's AWESOME!!!) so here is the Retiring List. Come the end of August these items will be gone forever! There are some great savings to be had with some great discounts. But to avoid disappointment, place your order ASAP as items WILL sell out before the end of month.

Click HERE for the Retiring List!

JAI Scrap #7

Today I'm joining in on a scrap challenge over at Just Add Ink with the requirements being - Just Add - Hidden Journalling or Memorabillia!

So here is my scrap page that I created a few weeks ago while on a scrap retreat weekend that I shared with some wonderful ladies! It was great to have some "me time" and 48hrs to scrap!!

Who would have thought PINK for a Christmas page?

And for the hidden journalling I have made a mini envelope using Stampin' Up's Scallop Envelope Die and put in the letter my daughter wrote to Santa - to her joy, she found what she wished for Xmas morning!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope to have inspired you :)

We {Heart} Our Hostesses

Been thinking of hosting an in-home workshop? Well there is no better time than NOW.

During June and July Hostesses can earn an Extra $90 to spend on products of their choice with a qualifying workshop of $650. So with the already generous benefits of $100 FREE product AND 1 Item at 50% off that's great rewards to you. Who wouldn't want to Earn $190 of FREE Stampin' Up! products just to gather some friends and family and create a lovely handmade item.

Don't have time to host an In-Home Workshop then host a catalogue party and still reap the rewards.

Full details can be found Here and you can contact me Here to find out more or to book your Workshop!

A Reason to Smile

It's often said that a smile is contagious. So I'm happy to offer you a reason to smile. When you place an order with me for $125 (excluding P/H) you will receive the exclusive Reason To Smile stamp (valued at $35.95wood or $28.95clear) for FREE - Now that's a reason to smile - offer ends June 30.

For more details Click Here

It's all about the Paper - Blog Hop!

Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Today I'm joined by 7 fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators to share some wonderful creations using our lovely Designer Series Paper or DSP as we like to say.

You may have found me from Christine Blain's blog or you can start here, either way please enjoy all the lovely creations we have for you.

DSP is so much more than scrapbooking and cards.........Here I have used

it to cover some notebooks and pencil tubes for my monthly market stall.

Simple gift idea for the kiddies.

Here I have used it on this train.

and this is a favourite of mine. I have made 5 of these as gifts

and this was a custom order I did earlier in the year.

Designer Series Paper can be used for loads of things, and if you don't like one side

of the paper, simply turn it over to find something different.

Don't forget that May is Paper Party Month! So for any 3 packs of DSP you purchase you can select 1 FREE pack! Or if you sign up as a demonstrator this month, you can also receive 1 FREE pack each month from June to Dec - 7 FREE packs, now that's a lot of paper! - Info can be found HERE or you can contact me anytime and I'll be happy to answer an questions.

To follow on with the Bog Hop you'll find some awesome creations from Alisha Watson and if you loose your way you'll find all the links below. We also love to be loved so please leave us some love in the comments, so we know you've stopped by.

Ros Davidson http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com/

Di Dunk http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com/

Nikki Sadler http://www.inkyart.com.au/

Christine Blain http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com/

Amanda Hill http://amandasscrapandcraft.blogspot.com.au/ - ME

Alisha Watson http://www.ratherbstamping.blogspot.com.au/

Sue Madex http://www.madexcreations.com/

Kathryn Mangelsdorf http://klm55.blogspot.com.au/


Thanks for stopping by,

Art with Heart team - Blog Hop

JOIN THE PAPER PARTY

Today I am part of an Art with Heart Stampin Up! Team blog hop, where some of the girls in the team have got together to showcase some of our lovely Designer Series Paper Packs. During May if you purchase 3 packs of DSP you will receive a fourth pack FREE. Find out more HERE.


You may have landed here from the talented Ros Davidson or you may be starting here, either way sit back and enjoy the many different creations along the blog hop.

Even Bad photo's make great scrap pages

Even though the second pic is not great, it still tells the story, can you see the girls smiles?

So don't be scared to use "not so perfect" photo's in your scrap pages.

What's a page about cooking without the Domestic Goddess DSP (#122355) I have only just purchased this DSP and this is the first time I have used it. I just love the colours in it and am wondering how I went so long without this paper?!? I have also teamed it up with some First Edition Specialty DSP (#121878) now this paper is a different story. I have had this paper since it first came out and have struggled to use it, that is until recently, I now seem to be adding it to just about everything.

 Here is a close up of the swirls made from the Swirls Scribbles Sizzlit Bigshot Die (#113441) I find this is so versatile and can be added to just about anything and at just $9.95 it's a great buy.

We have a great team of crafters right throughout Australia who communicate and share online and in person at stamping days. We would love to have new members join our team. From today, it's only $169 to become a demonstrator and you can choose any current products that you like to make up your starter kit to the value of $235! Plus you will also receive a business pack to the value of $80. Plus if you join during May you will also receive a FREE pack of DSP every month until the end of the year! That's 6 packs of DSP FREE totaling $113.70 YES - FREE. If you wish to find out more or join my team you can contact me HERE anytime and I would be happy to answer any questions you have.

I hope I have inspired you to use those not so perfect photo's to create your next page. To continue to hop will take you to the very talented Kathryn Manglesdorf creations.


Thanks for stopping by,
Amanda :)
 Here is a list of all in the blog hop, should you loose your way.
Claire Daly http://clairedaly.typepad.com/sisterhood_of_the_travell/2012/05/its-a-paper-party-earn-free-stampin-up-paper-packs-this-month-or-get-them-free-when-you-join.html.html
Tina Gillespie  http://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com/
Nikki Sadler http://www.inkyart.com.au/inkyart/2012/04/AWHT.html 
Ros Davidson http://rosdavidson.typepad.com/ros_davidson_live_life_an/2012/04/dsp.html
Amanda Hill http://amandasscrapandcraft.blogspot.com.au/
Kathryn Manglesdorf  http://klm55.blogspot.com.au/
Di Dunk http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stampartbydi.typepad.com%2F&h=0AQF_pkVW
Alisha Watson http://www.ratherbstamping.blogspot.com/
Sue Madex   http://www.madexcreations.com/madex_creations/2012/04/blog-hop-time-paper-paper-paper.html
Kathryn Ruddick http://www.katlodesigns.com/
Deborah Raymer http://www.debzhouse.blogspot.com/

JAI 115

My first Challenge!

Tonight I've created my first challenge entry - to share! I have joined in, often at home before starting my own blog, but tonight I'm sharing!

This is a sketch from over at Just add ink you too can join the fun or head over to see what other wonderful creations people have made.

Here is the sketch we have to play with:

and here is my card:

I've used lots of new products from the current Stampin' Up! mini catalogue

Thanks for stopping by,

Amanda :)

Autumn - Winter mini catalogue - Blog Hop!

Today I'm joining in with 9 very talented fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators in a Blog hop showcasing a range of NEW products from the lovely Autumn - Winter mini catalogue.

You may have found your way here from Christine Blain's Blog or you can start here, simply follow the links to all 9 blogs, I'm sure you will be inspired and love what you see. If you do loose your way, there is a list of all the links at the bottom of my post.

I have used lots of new products to create the following 2 cards, and if your computer screen could only smell, then you too could smell the yummy NEW Scented Clear Embossing Powder I have used. 

On this card I have used the Vanilla Embossing Powder (#125590) together with the

Mouthwatering stamp set (#127518) to create yummy vanilla scented ice creams.

 

On this card I have used the Cherry Embossing Powder (#127035) together with the

Mouthwatering stamp set (#127518) to create yummy scented cherries.

These are both framed by the new Framelits Dies - Labels Collection (#125598)

I've also used Attic Boutique DSP (#125407) and Pleated Satin Ribbon (#125569)

ALL products you will find in the lovely new Autumn - Winter mini catalogue.

I have also just started Kid's Craft Classes, and I'm having loads of fun, as are the kid's.

Here is one of the latest gift sets we made during the school holidays.

This gift box, card and gift tag are using the new Sweet Shop DSP (#125408)

The gift tag is also using Calypso Coral Baker's Twine (#125573)

I love to add Baker's Twine to lots of my projects and love that there are 4 new colours.

This picture shows my sample (open) on the left and Miss 6's sample on the right.



Thanks for stopping by, I hope I have inspired you into creating something new. The next stop in the hop is Tina Gillespie. We all love some feedback, so please leave a comment so we know you've stopped by.

Here is a list of all the links, just incase you loose your way.

Ros Davidson
http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com/

Christine Blain
http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com/

Amanda Hill
http://amandasscrapandcraft.blogspot.com.au/

Tina Gillespie
http://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com/

Nikki Sadler
http://www.inkyart.com.au/

Di Dunk
http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com/

Alisha Watson
http://www.ratherbstampin.blogspot.com.au/

Kathryn Mangelsdorf
http://klm55.blogspot.com/

Sue Madex
http://www.madexcreations.com/

Stampin' Up Sketch Blog Hop

Today I'm joining in with 6 very talented fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators in a Sketch Blog hop. We will be showcasing Stampin' Up! products on all of our creations.

You may have found your way here from Di Dunk's Blog or you can start here, simply follow the links to all 6 blogs, I'm sure you will be inspired and love what you see. If you do loose your way, there is a list of all the links at the bottom of my post.

The sketch we are using is designed by Becky Fleck of Page Maps - I use these sketches all the time with my scrap booking, there is always something there to get the mojo following again or something to give me a challenge.

Here is the sketch we are all working with today.

This sketch is a card sketch, but I have chosen to turn it into a layout for a scrap page.

 Here is a close up of the #1 covered in Crystal Effects - I love to use this on my titles.

 Here is a list of items I have used to create this layout.

* Berry Blossoms Designer Series Papers

* Calypso Coral & Wisteria Wonder Card Stock

* Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon

* Fancy Flower & 5-Petal Flower Punches

* Sweetest Stem Embosslits Die

* Top Note Bigz Die

* Crimping Tool.

* Crystal Effects

* I have also used some products that you can earn for FREE for a limited time only from the Sale-a-bration range. Organdy Ribbon and Printed Brad. Click HERE to find out how you too can earn FREE products.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope I have inspired you into creating something new. The next stop in the hop is Ros Davidson We all love some feedback, so please leave a comment so we know you've stopped by.


Ros Davidson http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com

Sue Madex http://www.madexcreations.com

Nikki Sadler http://www.inkyart.com.au/

Christine Blain http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com/

Di Dunk http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com/

Amanda Hill http://amandasscrapandcraft.blogspot.com.au/

Smiles

Thought I would share another scrap page with you. I have used the lovely soft coloured papers from the Flirtatious Specialty range with coordinating Fabric - can you spot the fabric? This is the first time I have used fabric on a page and I just love it! So you can expect to see more.....

I hope I've inspired someone, somewhere to add some fabric to their next page.....

Sale-A-Bration Begins

Follow the link to find out how to earn your FREE products

Sale-a-bration

I love to scrap book

Here is a page I did in our Dec 2010 scrap booking class. Using the lovely designer series paper (DSP) from the current mini catalogue, called Spice Cake.

The catalogues are so much more than just a 'product guide' they are great for ideas and inspiration. This page was inspired from page 10 of the mini catalogue.

What do you think? I love your feedback.

Amanda

My first post!

Hello all and welcome to my little blog, I hope to share with you some of my creations and I hope to inspire you along the way. I welcome your feedback and would love to hear from you.

So please enjoy my little bit of blog land.

This card was inspired from Kim Score I recently discovered her blog and just adore her creations. I'm sure you will too.

Amanda