Thought I'd give a sketch challenge a whirl so headed over to Just Add Ink to see what their latest challenge was.  Here is my entry.  I've used the bright and colourful Flowering Zinnias DSP for a pair of cheerful thanks cards. 

Here is the sketch - my card maths was a bit wonky so I ended up adding a few more strips instead of the 4 in the sketch. 

Here is a closer look at each card.  My white cardstock panel is 3 1/2" x 5".  The background paper is card front size (10.5cm x 14.8cm.)  My DSP strips are 8.5cm wide and varying heights so they fit evenly.  I'd planned 4 evenly sized strips but my maths was wonky so I ended up making them varying sizes.  (And I'm a maths teacher - oopsie!!) 

And since I had some strips left over I made a second one.  The Flowering Zinnias DSP is from our Online Exclusives collection.  The circle die with the stitched edge is from Changing Leaves Dies and the thanks greeting is from Simply Said stamp set - also from our Online Exclusives. 

It was fun to take part in a challenge.  Pop on over to Just Add Ink if you'd like to take part or to browse all of the entries and the design team inspiration.  

Happy creating,

Cheers, Sue

I'm away for a few days in Rye for a craft retreat with 4 friends.  Here's one of the cards I've made so far.  I'm enjoying using some of my packs of DSP.  This one features Unbounded Beauty DSP - love the pretty pinks and aquas.  The greeting is from Heartfelt Hexagon stamps and is just perfect for a 'Just Because' card.  

The circle is cut with the Everyday Details dies.  This set has some circles and rectangles in a range of sizes plus some decorative edges - all with that circle dot border design.  

Some measurements (I've used a mix of cms and inches.)  The 3 DSP panels are 1" x 4 3/4".  (A little tip - I stick the outer 2 ones on first then can adjust the gaps to make sure they're even - ish for the middle panel.) The white panel is 3 1/2" x 5".  I've used the largest circle from Everyday Details.  The DSP for the front of the card is 10.5cm x 14.8cm.  

Wishing you a day filled with joy and a little dose of creativity. 

Happy creating,

Sue

August Host Code:  K7RZFQVU  (You can use this for the last few days of July as well.) 

Stampin' Up Product List: Click image to browse or shop

Unbounded Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163372] $21.75	Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162882] $35.00	Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English) [162889] $66.50
Everyday Details Dies [162864] $60.00	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $19.75	2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems [163781] $15.00

Not long now until we turn the calendar over to May and that'll be the start of our new annual catalogue.  

It goes live May 1st and if you've ordered in the past year - your complimentary copy should be arriving in your mailbox this week.  It is a bit of a different format - more of a magazine style with some handy things like colour theory swatches, card sketches, 10 essential tools and more.  You can find extra product details any time you need them in our online store once the catalogue goes live.  

FABULOUS IN COLOUR SPECIAL 

We've got a really great May special if you love our newest batch of In Colours.  Join the fun and you can select $235 of products for just $169 with free shipping.  PLUS during May you'll also receive a great bunch of new In Colour products for free (valued at $144.)  What a great bargain.  You'll get 5 new stamp pads, A4 cardstock, a set of Stampin' Write markers and a pack of the In Colour Designer Series Paper.  To join - wait til May 1st and then head to this link and follow the prompts: Join Sue's Team

Join and stay a while or just join to take advantage of the great special - it is completely up to you and everyone is welcome.  

Happy creating and I hope you enjoy a browse through our new catalogue with a cuppa!

Cheers, Sue

With a new catalogue coming up soon, that means it is time to let you know of some products that will be retiring from our range. 

The lists below include all the items that won't be in our new annual catalogue, or in our online store.  They are all now available while stocks last and I anticipate some items will sell out.  

Where you see discounted prices shown - the sale prices will start from April 9th (on any remaining stock unless already sold out.)  

Keep an eye out for the items with a

*** - this symbol means that the bundle with discounted pricing is finishing, but the individual items may still be available at full price.   

** - this symbol means that one of the items in the bundle is retiring. 

**** - this means the product is being reconfigured so will still be available but perhaps has different packaging or other details or a new manufacturer.

Annual Catalogue Retiring Products:   Download 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue Last Chance Products_AUS only

Mini Catalogue Retiring Products:  Download January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue Last Chance Products_AUS only

Just a heads up that there are a few price rises in the new catalogue - cardstock and envelopes were two I particularly spotted.  If your stash is low you may like to stock up on some of your favourites before the price change in May. 

Happy browsing and let me know if you have any questions. 

Cheers, Sue

Checking in here with some bits and pieces of March happenings in the land of papercrafts.  

Online Exclusives:

We have a new batch of Online Exclusives - every second month there are a fresh batch of exclusively online products that you won't find in our catalogues.  You can see a couple of them featured in the image above.   Browse/shop the latest additions here:  Online Exclusives

These products don't have a specified timeline so are in store while stock remains.  

This is one of my favourites from the new range - Sweetly Scripted.  I do love a nice greeting stamp set. 

New Kits

Stampin' Up adds new kits to the kit collection each month.  Here are our latest two additions - one super fun game project to make with kids and one set of lovely floral cards for someone special.  Explore our collection here if you're after some creativity in a box - great for when you want to make something but don't want to get a heap of supplies out, or when you're looking for a gift for a craft loving friend.  Click here: Kit Collection

OnStage Melbourne 2024 and New Catalogue News

I'm just back from a very enjoyable couple of days in the city with the Stampin' Up! crowd.  We had a terrific time catching up in person, and getting inspired with some sneak peeks at the upcoming new Annual Catalogue.  This catalogue starts in May (which I'm sure will be upon us in a flash at the rate this year is flying by.)  If you've ordered in the last 6 months or so I'll be posting out a complimentary copy of the catalogue so keep an eye on the post in April. 

A new catalogue coming soon means that our current ones are finishing up next month.  We will be into 'while stocks last' time very soon and I'll send a quick newsletter to let you know when the retiring lists come out.  If you need any of our soon to retire in colours - Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis or Parakeet Party - I'd grab them ASAP as the retiring in colour reinkers etc always seem to go in a flash.  

Here's a peek at the new about to be released in colours - not the best of photos sorry but gives a bit of an idea.  The colours look a bit lighter and fresher in real life. 

A big thanks to all my fab customers, class ladies from over the years, social media supporters and team - I enjoyed celebrating my 15th anniversary as a demonstrator and walking across the stage with 4 friends/team mates also marking their 15th year of creativity and friendship.  Was chuffed to get a sales award as well which is definitely shared with all my lovely customers.  

Next year we are off to Brisbane for Onstage 2025.  (Think about joining the fun as a demonstrator sometime this year if you'd love to join in all the Onstage excitement next time round.)

Host Code March/April: 

My new host code is QE9KCX7Z and this one runs from mid March until about mid April.

Pop that on if you're ordering online and I'll send you a little sample pack in my next mail out. 

(If you've used the host code in recent months - good news patient people.  I've had a very productive afternoon and have packaged up some DSP samples (a few extra ones to make up for running a bit slow this time!) and they're in envelopes with the addresses written and postage stamps all stuck.  All set to pop in the post on Monday so keep an eye out for some happy mail soon.) Next host code mail out will be late May.  

Madex Creations Newsletter Update

Do you get my Madex Creations Newsletter in your inbox?  I've made some small changes there too and it now is sent from smadex (at) madexcreations.com instead of my bigpond email.  If you usually get my newsletter and you can't see the one I sent today - have a quick check of your junk mail - it might have gone astray if your email program didn't recognise the new address.  

Well - I think that is about all the Stampin' Up! news for now.  

Have a terrific week and happy stamping.

Cheers, Sue

This has been a very popular Saleabration paper - the Flight and Airy DSP.  Isn't it pretty.  I also love the new Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.  If you know me you'll know that I just love a punch I can use to tile patterned papers with for a quick and simple card.  I think this is my new favourite.  

I've added another day at work this year so am teaching Mondays to Thursdays now.  So quick and simple will continue to be my middle name I think in the card making space.  Although I am still loving those never ending cards - I think I'm up to about 6 so far this year.  They're much easier than they look.  

Newsletter - the rules have changed in cyberland for sending newsletters and I have to make a few back of house tweaks with my newsletter program.  Hoping to finish that by the end of the month then get back to my regular monthly newsletter update.  In the meantime - pop me an email or text if you have any Stampin' Up questions.  

February Host Code:  FJQRTT4S

Have a great week.

Cheers, Sue

We have these new additions to our range of freebies for Saleabration 2024 - free with a qualifying order.  

Check all your options here:

Free with a $90 order

Free with a $180 order

Saleabration ends at the end of this month.  

Have a terrific weekend.  Stay cool.  :-) 

Cheers, Sue

Happy New Year and wishing you health, happiness and lots of creative time in 2024.

Our newest catalogue officially goes live today and it also the start of Saleabration.  

If you've ordered in the last year your catalogue and saleabration brochure should have arrived now. 

I've got some spares here - let me know if you're interested in ordering and would like a copy mailed to you.  

We have lots of gorgeous new products - perfect for your next project.  

Browse or shop online here:  Shop Stampin Up With Sue

SALEABRATION REWARDS

During Saleabration you get to choose some freebies with your order.  

Find the items you can select from with every $90 purchase here:

Free With $90

Find the items you can select from with every $180 purchase here (or select 2 of the $90 level freebies) 

Free With $180

Choose your free items during checkout.  (If you're phoning/emailing your order - just list them when placing your order.) 

The host code for January is XQ729NMT.  Pop that on if you're ordering online. 

I've got a batch of sample packs ready to post if you've used the host code recently. Keep an eye on the mail. 

I'll be back soon with some more cards to share.  

Happy creating,

Cheers, Sue

Stampin' Up have 3 days of free shipping 9 - 11 October on orders over $65.   

Head over here if you'd like to take advantage of this offer:   Shop Online

October host code is F9THCHZA

Happy creating,

Cheers, Sue

It is a new month and we've got some exciting specials during October as part of our 35th anniversary.

From October 3 - 31st you get a choice of two starter kit specials.

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the regular cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $235  worth of product (you can select anything from our current range) for only $109.85

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $317.25 worth of product by spending $169.

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

Plus those who sign up for a Starter Kit during October will also be automatically registered for FREE to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $123 value.  A nice extra bonus there. 

To join - think about which choice would be best for you, make your list of products and then head along to this link:  Join Sue's Team

Here is our new host code for October.  Pop that on if you're ordering online this month and I'll send you batch of Christmas paper samples in my next mail out.

Have a great day.

Cheers, Sue