Box in a Bag

Hi there,

I have been very slack at blogging. Lots of excuses .... children have been sick which has taken most of my time, still studying my Cert IV and moving house in 2 weeks. I will attempt to blog again before the move; however, will not promise as things are quite busy with moving and still have workshops booked.

The fantastic new Spring Mini Catalogue has arrived and yes "I want it all". Lucky for me I am an Independant Demonstrator and can buy these lovely new products at discount. If you are interested in joining my team please e-mail sharon.walsh12@yahoo.com.au

Cheers for now.

Sharon

Friendly Words

This lovely little pouch gift box was simple to make. I printed the template straight onto Whisper White cardstock (A4), cut to size, rolled with Jumbo Handle + Jumbo Wheel Friendly Words. This is a gorgeous wheel in Shelli's Signature Collection. I saw this demonstrated at Convention and just had to have it. I have rolled the wheel over the Close to Cocoa stamp Pad, embellished the front with the beautiful stamp set Echoes of Kindness - Level 2 set in Pretty in Pink + Certainly Celery. I made these little gift pouches for each of my team members in Credere Stampers. Inside I placed a Stampin' Up! pen and some individually wrapped choclates. It is just a little sweet gift to my lovely downline members. I also, added a copy of the notes I typed from Convention. I appreciate all the work that my wonderful team do with workshops and sales.

Well done to all my lovely team members Di, Karen, Dani, Helen, Meegan, Lisa and Deborah who work so hard to remain active in Stampin' Up! demonstratorship.

Urban Garden

Hello,

I hope you like this little project I have just completed. I have been busy completing unfinished projects, this is one that I changed the DSP from my original idea. I used the sanding block to smooth out the rough edges. I have used the On Board Art Journal, Urban Garden DSP, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Whisper White cardstock. I stamped using Live Your Dream stamp set, sponging on the edges. The ribbon I have used is 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Baja Breeze, the ribbon is from the stamp set You & Moi which I received for my Leadership Award at Convention in Canberra. So excited, I have lots of lovely new stamp sets. Yes, you may notice I used the Live Your Dream stamp set, which is retired but it just looked good for this project. I love all the stamps I have purchased, earned from rewards and gifted for achievements.

Look forward to the next blog. Sharon

Fifth Avenue Floral

Hello everyone,

This is the card I have created for the May 2009 Swap, using new stamp set Fifth Avenue Floral. I won for this stamp set at Convention in Prize Patrol - how lucky am I. Just ask me, I will tell you over and over again, I was so excited to win this stamp set, which was on my wish list. I loved it so much, I promplty purchased the beautiful matching umbrella. Yes, addicted to SU and all the lovely products. The DSP that I have used are Urban Garden and Bella Rose. The cardstock is Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla. I have also used the beautiful little stamp from the Best Yet Level 1 Hostess Set. I have used the Oval punch and Scallop Edge punch. Of course, I have used 2-way glue + glitter, which I seem to use in every project!

Cheers for now. Leave a comment, I would love to hear from you. Sharon

Cherish Book

Hello,
Hope you have had a lovely weekend. Last week I posted a sign about my Cherish Books, but didn't post a photo. I have posted one today. This is one cute little Cherish Book, using stamp set Baroque Motifs, pretties kit, whisper white, mellow moss cardstock, hodgepodge hardware, hemp twine natural and from last Cataologue's range - DSP and chocolate satin ribbon. Inside are twenty 6" x 6" page protectors with whisper white card stock and trimmed with co-ordinating colours.

Thank you to the lovely people who leave a comment, it is nice of you to see what I do to share!
Looking forward to showing my next project. Bye for now, back in a few sleeps!

Sharon

3D Project

Hello, I apologise for not blogging last week. My little Brittany has been sick for 6 days, and I have done piles of washing! Brittany is now well again, and I just love seeing her smile again.

Today I went over to Meegan's house and had a lovely few hours with Meegan, Louise and Maree. We enjoyed stamping, coffee and chocolate. Meegan showed us how to make these cute little Flower Pot Slide cards. I have used Really Rust, Whisper White cardstock, stamped with Eastern Bloom stamp set in Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Old Olive cardstock punched from 5 Petal Flower punch for leaves, Scallp Edge punch, Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, also used dimensionals to pop flowers and just a little stampin' glitter and 2-way glue.

It was so nice to go to Meegan's house and have everything organised for me. Usually, it is me preparing stamp projects for my team Credere Stampers. It was so nice to be the guest after a very busy week of domestic duties ..... with love of course! Thank you Meegan, much appreciated.

Cheers for now,

love Sharon xo

Cherish Books

This is a little card I made to advertise my little books (6" x 6") that I make to hold those cherished moments that you hold dear (hopes and feelings). I make them customised for babies and elegant for those cherished memories. Drop me an e-mail if you would like your very own Cherish Book. E-mail shade2851@dodo.com.au Look forward to your comments.

Convention 2009 - Flying Home!

This view is from my window seat flying Canberra to Hobart direct. It was so exciting, the pilot said "look outside your window, and it suggests that it will be a bumper snow season this year". This was a lot of snow for May ~ WOW! When I landed at Hobart, it was so lovely to cuddle my husband and daughters after a few days away with my passion of stamping interstate.

Convention 2009

I invited my friend Bronwyn to the Awards Dinner, to enjoy a girls night out. It was a great excuse for us to enjoy an evening meal with all the preparation done for us and no dishes to wash. What a lovely way for friends to catch up and chat. Bronwyn and I had not seen each other since leaving Katherine, N.T. I stayed with Bronwyn and her lovely family for the few days whilst in Canberra. We had the best time, chatting and laughing over many funny moments that we shared in our outback adventure. After dinner, we attended the Awards Recognition and it was so exciting. I received recognition for Leadership 2009 ~ thrilled to bits Woo Hoo!

Convention 2009

This is the afternoon of the day before Convention 2009. My friend Magaret said "Koko Black" is the chocoholic's delight! We enjoyed a sumptious feast of chocolate treats and had lots to talk about as we had not caught up with each for coffee for years since Katherine, N.T. You may notice that I am actually seen in public with no makeup. I had packed my makeup in my checked in luggage. When I flew into Melbourne from Hobart, the plan was to apply makeup and freshen up for flying Melbourne to Canberra. Well, I braved looking very tired, I was up at 3.30 am that morning to prepare for travel and flights to Canberra. I was so excited to be in Canberra for Convention.

For a Friend

For a Friend - Hostess Level 1 2008/2009 IB&C

The thank you card is Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock, Baroque border

standard wheel, old olive cartridge, 2-way glue and stampin' glitter and sponged

around edges. I made this for one of my customers who placed an order.

I made the Wishing you Love cards stamped in Rose Red and Old Olive for

my dear friends Bronwyn and Robyn. Our favourite place was the Cinema Cafe

for coffee, tea and chat. We did indulge in the occasional yummy treat.

We accompanied our husbands to the outback with their military postings.

We have all moved to different states and keep in touch regularly.

I had to share these beautiful cards with you as the new catalogue

is on it's way and this beautiful stamp set will be retired.

Mon Amie

Sharon

Dana

This is my darling Dana, who just loves to dress up. This was taken when we went to Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Victoria. We also, had lots of fun wearing all the different styles of hats and my DH took of photo of us girls let loose in "olden day dress ups". We had lots of fun, panning for gold, stage coach ride and of course we waited for several coaches as we wanted to be seated up front, on top. I should find that photo and scrap it to share with you!

Brittany

This is my youngest daughter Brittany playing in the sand at the edge of the pool at Versace, Gold Coast, Queensland. I have used Spring Showers DS papers, Looks Like Spring stamp set, soft subtle brads onto a 6" x 6" mini page for the mini album.

Monique

This is my beautiful daughter Monique with her friend Georgia enjoying a chocolate milkshake outside the Cinema Cafe in Katherine, Northern Territory. This cafe was our favourite place to stop for socialising, enjoying cool drinks, coffee and a light meal.

Simply Scrapping ~Secret Garden

Scrappin', Scrapbooking is still quite new to me. I am more confident with card making as this is where my passion for stampin' started. Stampin' started 7 years ago for me, when introduced to the embossing technique at Baby Group. It all started with the amazement of embossing and making a Christmas card. The passion took over, I then ordered product to produce my first 40 embossed cards for Christmas 2001. To make my embossed cards back in 2001, I used the toaster to heat the embossing powder, it was effective. However, I now own a Heat Tool. It sounds so funny now, many years later how obsessed I was to start stampin'. I have learnt many more techniques since joining Stampin' Up! and this blogspot is my way of sharing my creations with you.

I did a workshop a couple of weeks ago and demonstrated the Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden pack and this is the page I did. I simply copied one of the examples shown on the pack and it was easy to put together. You will notice that I share two very special photos of my husband and I.

Look forward to my next blog. Also, you can see I am still playing with all the facets of blogspot. Bear with me as I trial and error how to blog!

Mon Amie

Sharon

Hello, I love taking part in the swaps organised by
Melissa Hanlon & Karen Robinson.The theme for
January 2009 was Sale-A-Bration (S-A-B) stamp
sets with SU product.Here is a view of what I sent
to each of the lovely ladies.

• Stamps ~ Botanical Blooms, Watercolor Joy Wheel
• Inks ~ Lavender Lace, Apricot Appeal
• Cardstock ~ Lavender Lace, Apricot Appeal,
• Whisper White, Certainly Celery
• Accessories ~ Small oval punch, ¼" Grosgrain Certainly Celery, Snail, Dimensionals

My very first post

Hello, welcome to my very first blog. This is my place to share my passion of stampin' and scrappin'. This is my favourite stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue "Embrace Life".

With this card I have used River Rock cardstock and classic ink pad from the in-colour range, Designer Series Paper (DSP) Ginger Blossom, flower and brad from Pretties kit with always artichoke cardstock and ¼" grosgrain ribbon.