Chaos Reigns
Over the last 7 weeks with Christmas & school holidays and trying to get a fundraiser off the ground my study/classroom as been neglected and now chaos is king. It’s a shocker. I’ve taken photos to prove it. And I’m going to post them here. I need accountability. I need you all telling me what a grot I am to shame me into getting it sorted!! lol
Are you ready for it?
Bad isn’t it? And that’s just a wee corner. The rest is just as bad. I have no defence as it all just sounds like poor excuses for my slovenly behaviour. Well today I hope to get some work done in there. I have a gazillion ideas for cards & boxes running around in my head {plenty of space up there! lol} and I cannot possibly even contemplate creation in this mess. I purchased myself a lovely new cupboard yesterday to start the re-organisation and tidy up of the pit of sh…..err…mess!!
So this is the beginning. I shall keep you all apprised of my progress. Wish me luck as I foray into the depths of the disaster that I created!!
Until next time,
Happy {tidy} stamping!!
Mad
SAB Blog Hop
Let’s Sale-A-Brate!!!!!
Welcome to the ESAD Sale-A-Bration Blog hop!! We had so much fun doing the Summer Mini one we’re doing it again. Sit back and enjoy!
If you’re here from Lynn’s blog, you’re on the right track. The hop starts with the very talented Alana if you like to go from the beginning. Otherwise keep hopping and you’ll go round and round!!
The Sale-A-Bration catalogue is now available and we have something special to share with you. As part of an online forum/group we have created a Blog Hop to celebrate Sale-A-Bration. Our group is ESAD-SU and stands for “Extra Special Aussie/NZ Demonstrators”. It’s a wealth of knowledge and support and is open to all Demos in Australia and NZ. If you would like to join, please visit http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/ESAD-SU/
I’ve used the very versatile Whimsical Words stamps to create my gift box full of “pick your own sentiment” cards. So I’ll stop chatting away shall I and get on with it?
The box:
And it opens to reveal:
On the left-hand side is a cello bag stuck to the cardstock. On a piece of cardstock I have attached several different sentiments from the Whimsical Words set. They are mounted on Dimensionals and then I’ve used glue dots to stick to the backing cardstock. When you remove the sentiment of your choice the backing of the dimensional and the glue dot will remain on the cardstock. Tricky eh? I think when I give the gift of hand-made cards, it’s nice for the recipient to be able to choose what they’d like to go on it!
All the cards & Sentiments:
I’ve made them all slightly different but the layout is exactly the same. I’ve used the 1 1/4″ punch to cut out the squares to mount onto the piece of scalloped Basic Grey cardstock. The flowers are made using punches and/or the very gorgeous Flower Fusion felt flowers in Baja Breeze. I’ve also used the clear rhinestone brads for a bit of bling. Very simple but effective (if I’m allowed to say so myself! lol)
And one last picture of what the card looks like when it’s put together:
Hope you’ve enjoyed my creations. Next stop on the Hoppity Hop is the talented Mae. Don’t forget there’s a prize up for grabs for one lucky commenter….leave a comment on ALL the ESAD Blog hop Blogs and it could be YOU!! Have fun!!
Until next time,
Happy Stamping!!
Mad
One more sleep!!!
Until we can all go mad with Sale-A-Bration (SAB)!! I LOVE this time of year!! It’s almost like Christmas all over again…except without the “omg I’ve eaten too much” feeling and the Relatives!!! (just kidding MUM!! hee hee)
Never heard of Sale-A-bration??? Well!! Let me tell you all about it!!
If you’re a Customer: For EVERY $100 you spend you can choose a FREE SAB set. No limits!
As a Hostess: Receive a free SAB set (along with normal hostess benefits) when your total reaches $600.
And if you were thinking about Joining as a Demonstrator now you can get a FREE stamp set (of your choice) up to $79.95 value!! Pretty cool eh?? Email me for details!
Come check out my blog tomorrow as the ESAD group Demos are doing another Blog Hop!!
Until next time,
Happy Stamping!!
Mad
Haitian Disaster Relief
On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. From now until 28 February, 2010, you can partner with Stampin’ Up! to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake.
Stampin’ Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. 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.
***I WILL DONATE EVERY CENT OF ANY COMMISSION MADE***
Should you purchase this stamp set through me, I will donate all commission to the Red Cross. Remember that Sale-a-bration begins on Monday and for every $100 spent you will get a free stamp set!! Stay tuned for more details!
Until next time,
Happy Stamping!
Mad
