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ESAD-SU Blog Hop!
Welcome to the ESAD-SU blog hop featuring items from the new Sale-a-bration Mini Catalogue which is available from Monday 25th January. As you may or may not know, Sale-a-bration with Stampin’ Up! means MORE FREE stamp sets! For every $100 in product (not including shipping) you spend, you get to choose a free stamp set from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalogue. There are also extra benefits for hostesses and those who would like to join the Stampin’ Up! family. I think this year there are some gorgeous sets to choose from. If you follow the whole blog hop (a mere 40 odd blogs!!!), and comment on EACH one, you will go into the draw for some great SU blog candy (yeah, FREE stuff). Just email Leonie (head honcho!) leonie@stamp-a-latte.com to let her know you have commented on each blog and to pop you into the draw!
ESAD-SU is a very special group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators based in Australia/New Zealand, who support each other through a yahoo based group/forum, as well as a live ‘ning’ chat and special challenges. If you’re an Australian (or NZ) demo, simply click on this link and you can be part of the fun! If you’re interested in becoming a demonstrator for Stampin’ Up!, email me andrea.eppingstall@gmail.com or click on my Stampin’ Up! Website here.
My blog hop focuses on “Whimsical Words” stamp set from the new Sale-a-bration Mini. I think it is a fabulous ‘word’ set to have to finish 
off your card or scrap page. The first card features one of our ‘heart’ punches (RRP $30.95) which is great for St Valentine’s Day. I have used real red, chocolate chip, individual real red and choc chip markers applied direct to rubber, and of course SU dimensionals, and choc chip ribbon. The ‘green tree’ card is made of old olive, chocolate chip colours. The leaves on the tree are close to cocoa. The tree is from the set ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ and the rabbit is from the set ‘Forest Friends’ which was from the spring mini catalogue. Punches include the ‘photo corners’ punch, and the designer label punch. Choc chip ribbon finishes it off. The grass was made by ‘ripping’ some old olive and then placing it under the tree.
The ‘You’re too kind’ stamp is set on close to cocoa, choc chip (yep, they’re my favourites in case you didn’t already guess!!), with a background stamp (which has french script writing) onto very vanilla cardstock.
The card with ‘the more candles, the bigger the wish’ is made with ruby red, choc chip, close to cocoa, choc chip ribbon, and ‘roughing’ up the edges with the SU distress tool. I’ve also popped some dazzlin diamonds on the flower (flower is from Razzle Dazzle stamp set), but it’s a little hard to see in the photo.
A small note card finishes up my samples. It’s sentiment ‘happiness always’, cardstock is close to cocoa, choc chip, cameo coral. I’ve also used some ‘twine’ to give a texture, and ripped the bottom choc chip cardstock. So quick… so easy!! This stamp set is truly a great one to choose, especially when it’s FREE when you order more than $100 in SU product!!
One of the many reasons to be a demonstrator and be part of our SU family, is that you get the opportunity to ‘pre-order’ some of the goodies, so we can play and share our creations before the products release date. Yep, this means you get to see what you can do with the product, instead of just looking at the samples in the mini catalogue (if you’d like one of these in your hands, or have some questions, and don’t have a demonstrator, please email me at andrea.eppingstall@gmail.com and I’ll mail you one).
The next blog in the blog hop belongs to Ann G, click here to go to her blog.
Stampin’ Up! – Haiti Disaster
From now until 28 February 2010, $22 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp sold, will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Reflief and Development Fund, ($2 by Stampin’ Up and $20 from me when you buy the package for $110)!. This stamp set also matches our two heart punches (both $30.95 each) – one punch is a large heart, the other punch is 3 hearts on the one punch that lines up on the top left image in the flyer.
The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Product Name Item # Price I {Heart} Hearts 117715 $42.95.
In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.
Click the paypal link above to buy the coordinating package for $110, this includes postage directly to your door, the stamp set above ($42.95), the two punches that match some of the images ($30.95 x 2), and you will get a FREE sale-a-bration stamp set (you’ll need to click on the option to include the free stamp set you would like!!) Not only will SU donate $2 to the Haiti appeal, I will also donate my full commission from the package, all up around $22 each package sold!
Swaps made from the Summer Mini Catalogue
Yes! Another benefit of being a demonstrator!! On one of the ‘groups’ I belong to, we organised a swap. This means you made a particular number of ‘card fronts’ with a particular stamp set, then post them off at a given time, with a stamped addressed envelope. The person it is sent to, then divides all the swaps up so you get one of each sent back! It’s a great way to get samples of stamp sets you don’t have, and to get some inspiration for different techniques and colours. Hope you like mine.
It’s hard to see in the pics, but I’ve used the set “Razzle Dazzle” and used the circle scissors to cut a number of circles and rings. The black ring over the stamped (versamark, then black, then stamp and clear embossed) image, provides a ‘border’ for the crystal effects I applied. It gives it this ‘brooch’ like quality. The trick is to leave it dry for 24 hours before touching it!! I finished each off with 3 clear rhinestones.
Thank you to my Elite Secret Santa!
Yet another one of the many benefits of being a demonstrator! I belong to a group called the “Elite Stampers” which is a downline under the talented Angela Sargeant. Each year some of our group puts together a ‘Secret Santa’ swap. The idea is to spend around $30, and focus on SU supplies as well as making something from SU supplies.
Well here is mine that arrived on Saturday. I couldn’t wait, so I teared the package open! Gorgeous decorated candles, handmade cracker/bon bon that held lots of special bits and some m & ms, as well as a gorgeous card and lots of 12 x 12 cardstock!
Inventory Sale…. with pictures.. while stocks last!
In addition to my post about the inventory sale below, I’ve put together some pics of the stamp sets on sale, with their prices. The red price is the SALE price. The alphabet and word stamps are such a bargain!
Please note, all these stamp sets are ’square cut’ stamps, and will require trimming before mounting. Normal shipping rates apply ($5.95 or 5%, whatever is greater). Email me andrea.eppingstall@gmail.com and I’ll check if any of the stamp sets you are after are still in stock!
Inventory Clearance Sale!!
Sale Dates: 15 December to 24 January, 2010
Until 24 January, 2010 you’ll get amazing discounts on select, high-quality Stampin’ Up! products with no minimum purchase, and no limits to how many you can purchase! Click on the picture below to view the list on sale! Email me (andrea.eppingstall@gmail.com) if you don’t have a demonstrator, and wish to purchase any of these sets and special offers.
Last chance to subscribe to Summer “Kit by Mail”!!
Firstly I have to share with you the last few days. 
Nicholas (DS4) had to have his tonsils and adenoids removed. Well, just after surgery, the Australian Open ‘cup’ and Nicole Bradtke (nee Pratt) and Todd Woodbridge were visiting the kids ward. They stopped by to say hello. Nic had no idea, but thought the cup was pretty cool! It made Nanna’s day (she’d just dropped in for an hour or two), she loves tennis!! Nicholas is home and recovering well. Poor little possum! 
Anyway, I digress… back to normal programming…. Yes! Some of my customers have been asking for a new ‘kit by mail. Well, I am happy to announce I am offering a new special ‘kit by mail’ over the next four months (Dec – March). You simply pay $50 per month for four months (which includes postage each month). This will be a little different from other shares/kits I have offered in the past. Some supplies will come directly to you, whilst the others will come from me, with a couple of examples already cut up and ready to stamp and put together! There will also be other surprises along the way! The pic to the left shows just a selection of some of the things you will receive in the kit!
If you click on the paypal link below, it will subscribe you to the offer! Each month, for four months, your payment will be debited at $50 per month. You will receive the following as well as detailed instructions for 3 projects per month delivered via email (with colour step by step photos). Packs will be available or posted mid each month (to match the tutorials for the month). In each of the packs, there will be one of each of the projects cut up, so you can see how quickly you can make it!
My “Summer Kit by Mail” Includes:
Sweet birthday stamp – 1 stamp (with ‘happy birthday’ and cute cake)
razzle dazzle stamp set - 5 stamps
dots and designs rub ons – 2 sheets including choc chip, ruby red, whisper white rubons
chit chat rubons – 2 sheets including lots of words in white and choc chip
Ruby Red Cardstock – Half pack A4 cardstock
Choc Chip cardstock – Half pack A4 cardstock
Close to cocoa cardstock – Half pack A4 cardstock
Cameo Coral cardstock – Half pack A4 cardstock
Dazzlin Diamonds – 1 tub
Glue Pen – 1 glue pen
Whisper White cardstock – 40 pieces (full pack A4 cardstock)
clear rhinestones – 1/4 of pack of rhinestones (approx 20)
choc chip marker – 1 marker (or substitute)
ruby red marker – 1 marker (or substitute)
cameo coral marker – 1 marker (or substitute)
close to cocoa marker – 1 marker (or substitute)
hemp/twine – Approx 2 metres
choc chip ribbon – (1/4″or 5/8″ grosgrain or taffeta) Approx 2 metres All postage/shipping costs
Subscribe now, and you will receive a special Stampin’ Up! gift to the value of $20! Simply click on the subscribe button before 5pm Monday 7th December. Alternatively you can contact me, and pay by cash or by internet bank transfer on 13th of each month (Dec, Jan, Feb & March).
If you subscribe, please email me: andrea.eppingstall@gmail.com ASAP and let me know if there is any product you already have that you would like to swap in your order.
New kit by mail offer!
The fabulous summer mini will be available from 1 December!!
I am offering a special ‘kit by mail’ over 4 months. You simply pay $50 per month for four months (which includes postage each month).
If you click on the paypal link below, it will subscribe you to the offer! Each month, for four months, your payment will be debited at $50 per month. You will receive the following as well as detailed instructions for 3 projects per month delivered via email (with colour step by step photos):
• Sweet Birthday stamp
• Razzle Dazzle stamp set
• Dots and Designs rub ons
• Chit Chat rubons
• Ruby Red Cardstock
• Choc Chip cardstock
• Close to Cocoa cardstock
• Cameo Coral cardstock
• Dazzlin Diamonds
• Glue Pen
• Whisper White cardstock
• Clear Rhinestones
• Choc Chip marker
• Ruby Red marker
• Cameo Coral marker
• Close to Cocoa marker
• Hemp twine
• Ribbon – choice of choc chip 5/8” or choc chip taffeta
Boxes, and more boxes
Don’t you love this little ’santa’ box? My girl firend made me one of these last year, so I decided to try and make my own this year. It’s made out of punches (the santa itself), and the box is simply a ‘triangle’ box which is scored and folded. Colours are real red, blossum and whisper white. The button is one out of earth elements which I have ‘painted’ with my black stampin’ up marker. 
The black ribbon is ‘velvet’ out of one of the speciality ribbon packs. My hostess from Sunday’s workshop scored this one. I think she loved it too!
This is one of the ‘make n takes’ we made at the workshop. It’s a box made out of a 12 x 12 piece of paper, cut and folded into a box, with lids that come up from the side and join at the top.
Here’s one of the other make n takes we did.. snowman card. Colours are Baja breeze, chocolate chip and whisper white. Stamps are from ‘Punches Pals’ and of course lots of different punches were used!
The photo is pretty average, I better go back and take another!
3 x 3 box – Christmas gift box
Well I’ve been flat out during the last week! Little DS turned 4 yesterday and we had his party over the weekend. This is a pic of him yesterday at ‘kinder’ with the ‘birthday hat’ on.
I’ve got a number of things I want to share with you.
This first one, I stumbled across at Jackie Thomas’ website. She inspired me to make my own!! These are so cute. I’m thinking of making some for pressies this year. I’ve put together my own tutorial, with step by step photos. It only takes 1 piece of 12 x 12 cardstock (plus decorations!)
