12 weeks of Christmas: Week 12 - Christmas Tree tags

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's my final post for this years 12 weeks of Christmas. These are what we are using as Christmas tags this year. A simple double batch of Salt Dough made into Christmas trees. My niece came over one day and helped by cutting out the Christmas trees, passes the tree to my daughter and she has pressed her finger into the tree and says "the tree has baubles on it!" so proud of herself. That wasn't what I had planned to do, but when you've created your own little crafter - you go along with it! I put a hole in the top with a straw - worked really well too.

We left them for a few days and then painted them and sprinkled with glitter over many days! 

Now we have threaded "ribbon" - I'd say more of a cord onto them and my daughter has carefully placed the ones not yet used on the tree - yes mostly in one spot! I wrote on the back with a black texta and made it just from my daughter - I figured most people know who the gift is from and then if they want to keep the tag as an ornament for their tree then they can, if they don't want to, no stress, didn't cost much money and it was great entertainment.

SALT DOUGH RECIPE:

4 cups Plain Flour

1 cup salt

1 1/2 cups water

* Mix ingredients together. Knead for as long as you can be bothered (we didn't do any longer than 3 minutes and it worked - but we were told to do it for something like 15-20 minutes!)

* Roll out and cut into desired shape. (Check out the handprint ones on Pinterest!)

* Place a hole where you want them to hang from. I used a straw.

* Cook in oven about 120 degrees C for about 2 hours or so.

* Allow to cool and decorate as desired.

I hope you've enjoyed my 12 weeks of Christmas and that it might have given you a little inspiration for something handmade this Christmas - if not, we can try for next year. Thanks for your beautiful words on some of the items I have showcased here for you - I do enjoy hearing from you :).

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 11: Small little gift

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Sometimes we like to have a small gift for some people in our lives, nothing too over the top, but something that shows that we didn't forget about them and that we took the time to make something for them. Here's the elf that I made from the gift bag from Week 1. But check out the legs! They are filled with M&Ms... just the green and red ones to add to the Christmas feel!

I found this beautiful little poem... (I've typed it here so all you have to do is copy and paste - hopefully that works and saves a little time for you!)

As you hold these candies and turn them,

You will see –

The M becomes a W, an E and then a 3.

They tell the Christmas story

It’s one I’m sure you know.

It took place in a stable a long time ago.

The E is for the East

Where the star shone so bright.

The M is for the Manger,

Where baby Jesus slept that night.

The 3 is for the three wise men,

Bearing gifts, with which they came.

W is for Worship,

Hallelujah! Praise His name!

So as you eat these candies

Or share them with a friend,

Remember the meaning of Christmas:

It’s a love that never ends.

And I wanted to share it... so there's an elf. I also found these plastic baubles at Spotlight. A bauble filled with M&Ms from Spotlight - someone in my house is loving this one! Perhaps we should save one for her!

Next week - the final Christmas post... and a very special one with nothing Stampin Up!

If you'd like to make an elf but don't have the supplies please contact me and we might be able to help you out - best purchased in kits to make two. 

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

Clearance Rack Blitz

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's a deal if you like to save. Up to 80% off retired items. I have no idea what is on the list - I'll be seeing it for the first time when you do too... this is a first in first served list. So you can place an order online if you're really really really wanting the stuff.

You can access the list from midnight on the Stampin Up Australia page - http://www3.stampinup.com/home/en-AU/Home

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

12 weeks of Christmas: Week 10 - Tidings of Joy

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Christmas isn't Christmas without Christ. So much of our time is consumed by purchasing the right gift for those that we love, planning what we're taking to the various Christmas parties and break-ups that seem to clog up our calendar for December. Sometimes we just need to take some time and really focus on what this season is really about. That's one thing I really love about making cards - the ability to focus on who I'm making the card for or why I'm making the card. 

This card is really quite a simple card using a monochromatic type inspired look. It simply uses an aqua painter and basic grey, smoky slate stamp pads. Clearly, I still need to work on my use of the aqua painters for a quality water colour finish... well perhaps I need to go off and make some more of these cards! 

This stamp set is retired, but if you really like it, contact me and we can make a date to stamp and colour together.

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

Stampin Up Promos

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Just a quick little post about some specials from Stampin Up.

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ:
A new Clearance Rack Blitz begins 10 December. Retired products-up to 80% off-will only be available while supplies last. Best to check the Stampin Up website on December 10.


A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE:
We love Valentine's Day! And why wouldn't we? It's a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We're here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.
Dates: Available 1 December -27 January or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$37.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$29.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$27.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$21.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$16.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$8.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$9.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$9.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$9.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

Once again, you can check the Stampin Up website for more details.

BEST OF DECEMBER: LOVE

SALE-A-BRATION:

If you're interested in having a card making party or in freebies this is the time for you. January 28th - March 31. I am taking bookings for parties during this time. If you'd like more information please email me, I'm more than happy to help.

Oppps, that was supposed to be a short post! Sorry.

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas: Week 9 - Place card or a gift tag

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Sorry for the delay, I got a little caught up in the Christmas Wish List competition and with the spirit of Christmas - our Christmas tree is up and decorated. Yes, my daughter did help but I was very surprised that the decorations were spread out and she asked us to help her put them up high! Baubles, tinsel and lights are big hits. Infact, so much so that at the Post Office "I need tinsel Mummy". Oh, how much I love this time of year!

Here's one that you could use as either gift tags for those pressies you are wrapping, ywp, those one's that you've bought already or the one's you're thinking about buying! Or you could even use them as a place card at your table as we did for my family Christmas lunch last year. I just wrote names by hand with a white gel pen - however the new Chalk pen from Stampin Up would work a treat!

So simple - Real Red Top Note with some basic black Itty Bitty circle punches, a strip of basic black and a square of my favourite, Glimmer Paper.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

COMPETITION TIME!

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's a little competition for you... there are a few prizes on offer to increase your chances of winning and sharing the Christmas spirit with you all!

It's an easy competition. All you have to do is put together a wish list of at least 5 items or cards that you'd like for Christmas! The longer the list, the more options you give your friends and family. You also get an extra entry if you are a Pawmark Facebook fan.

I do have a few wish lists already, however you are still more than welcome to enter this competition. It is drawn at random by Rafflecopter and finishes on November 30th.

As I'm only new to Rafflecopter, I couldn't figure out the refer a friend... so if you refer a friend to Facebook and/or my blog competition please get them to say that you referred them and I will have a $5 voucher available for refer a friend. Each friend you refer will be an entry, one entry for Facebook and another for the Christmas Wishlist, BUT please make sure they let me know that you referred them!

Here's the link again to a Rafflecopter giveaway!

All the best.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 8: A Merry Little Christmas Chalk

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's one that I saw on Pinterest and I CASED it... slightly, ever so slightly changed. So love the stamp set. A great little cheaper one. I should have taken a picture of my first effort - ummm maybe not. I forgot to use my embossing buddy and well... that's one way to make you aware that Embossing Buddy is your buddy and makes your work look a whole heap better. I was one of those people that thought that I didn't need all of those accessories, but Stampin Up are proving to me that most of their products are actually helpful and save so much disappointment too! I not only used the Embossing Buddy but I also used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure it was straight... love it too... There's so much to like about this card - the chalkboard theme is really a fashion at the moment. So simple. The card is also so quick to make. Oh and it jingles too!

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

My Digital Studio Giveaway

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

I know that we all love competitions and when they are this easy to enter you might as well! Yes it is a Facebook competition, so that's a great excuse to sign up! :P

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE COMPETITION

Best of luck to you all!

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 weeks of Christmas - Week 7 - Merry Little Christmas

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Christmas is getting closer and closer... how are your handmade cards coming along? They're not? Well I have an idea to help you. Why not join me at my place for an afternoon of cards! We can make 4 Santa suit cards (week 6 - 12 Weeks of Christmas) and 4 of these Merry Little Christmas cards... $20! Now that's pretty cheap! 

These cards use the Merry Little Christmas stamp set and the Chalk Talk Framelits. The papers are the Season of Style Designer Series Paper Pack - 4 designs. And finishing touches - Burlap Ribbon and Baker's Twine.

A quick and easy card to stamp a stack. Looking forward to you joining us for a fun afternoon. For more details please just email me: brooke@impulse.net.au or check out my Facebook Page.

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 Weeks of Chirstmas: Week 6 - Santa Suit Card

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Late again... sorry! I've been working hard. I did my first market on Friday night. It was so much fun and was a fab way to get my name out there. A huge thanks to my friends and family for your support and encouragement, I really needed it and couldn't have done it without you all. Thanks.

Here's another really simple card, with no stamping! This one is part of my stamp a stack - perhaps I should rename it to Stick-a-stack of Christmas Cards. My plan is that you can make 4 of these and 2 of next weeks card in one night for $15. If you can't make it on the night but would really like to make the cards, I am more than happy to make the kits and send them or drop them off to your place with some instructions. Now that we're into November and all the shops have their trees up and our letterboxes are being filled with ideas for Christmas, it's a good time to get some extra special Christmas Cards together for a those special people in your life and I'm more than happy to help you do this. 

The annoying part of when you take a photo of your work is that once you see something wrong with it, that's all you can see! I'll be off to fix those crocked black "buttons"!

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas: Week 5 - Santa Punch Art Card

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's a little something from the Bendigo Show... one of my first place cards! Yep, I won the Christmas card section again with this card. That's why I simply had to share it with you. A punch art Santa that tucks under his mustache. It's actually a very simple card (once you work out the score/fold lines!) and it has plenty of room to write your message...  I love the addition on a touch of the glimmer paper, it's so sparkly! 

I have used a couple of embossing folders from my Big Shot and the scallop circle thinlit die. I will be making a few of these later on in the month, so if you're keen to join me, please let me know, it's fun making cards with other people too!

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

More Stampin Up Deals and New Products

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Just a few more Stampin Up promotions for you. Click her for more details... 

TAG IT HOLIDAY BUNDLES

Our two Tag It bundles include the tags, the ribbon, and the boxes to make your own pretty packages.

Item	Description	Price	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	$34.95 AUD /$42.95 NZD	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	$32.95 AUD /$40.95 NZD	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

The two Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available 29 October-30 November 2013.

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Get 30% off select holiday downloads until November 30! 





Downloads include select holiday cards, kits, photobooks, tags, and framables. Visit MyDigitalStudio.net all month long for holiday inspiration. 


Some new products:

Envelope Punch Board - 133774
Price: $31.95
Why go with boring, white, normal-sized envelopes when you can use colorful paper to create everything from itty bitty to long and skinny? Our creativity-boosting Envelope Punch Board makes it easy to customize envelopes in up to 66 different sizes! Envelope Punch Board includes: * An easy-to-use chart to create up to 66 different envelope sizes (including standard sizes). The measurements are provided both in inches and centimeters. * A scoring tool in a convenient storage slot. * Two punches designed right into the tool itself: one to make the envelope and one to round its corners. THINLIT CARD DIES Label Card Thinlits Die - 133479 Price $55.95 Circle Card Thinlits Die - 133480 Price $55.95 Our amazing Thinlits Card Dies create your card that flips in just one step. Coming soon... Undefined Stamp-Carving... not sure what it is? Google it, or do a search on Pinterest for inspiration. I know there are a few of you who have been waiting... it's coming, it's coming, it's coming!!! I will give you more details later. Keep leaving your mark, Brooke

12 weeks of Christmas: Week 4

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

My apologies for my tardiness in this post, we had a BIG weekend celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday, I show you her card soon and what I made her! But first, a Christmas card...

So simple, which is what we want of a Christmas card. This one opens from the left hand side, just to be a bit tricky and the scallop circle holds it closed. Decorated with a Delightful Decoration 3D ornament, sorry that stamp set has retired. It's my favourite Christmas set still... I will show you something current soon, but I love the stamp set I simply had to share this one with you. Yes the DSP I've used it also retired and the sentiment, but at least the colours are current! Oh well, if you like it so much you'll just have to contact me so we can make a date and make some together.

Speaking of a card making session, I am looking at a Thursday night class in November at my place around 7ish to make a few Christmas cards. Places are limited and I already have a few names pending the date. More details will be emailed to my customers, so if you're even a little bit interested let me know so I can email you all the details very soon.

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

25% off 25 Stamp Sets!

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

It's a deal you simply cannot resist... 25% off. Here's the online shop link to see them better (hopefully!)
http://www3.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=821

Stampin Up are celebrating 25 years. Wow! What an achievement (not that long in Australia though.). And they want to celebrate; hence why there has been so many 25 sales! But this one is the best one I think I have ever seen! There are some great sets at amazing prices...

There's Hearts A Flutter, Gorgeous Grunge, Zoo Babies. There are some greetings and even Christmas ones. Let me know ASAP which ones you'd like - if we get enough orders we can share the hostess benefits too!

And just to make this an even better deal, I have put a little mystery pack together with some paper, envelopes, ink and ribbon for ONE lucky customer. All you have to do is purchase one of these stamp sets and you receive one entry, buy 2, get two entires, buy 25, 25 entries. THEN, if you get a friend on board, for every stamp set they purchase, you get another entry too! BUT do hurry, this offer is only available for a week.

So there really is no excuse, get stampin so you can leave your mark!

Brooke

12 Weeks of Chirstmas: Washi Tape Candle Week 3

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's a quick and easy gift for you. It's so cheap too! A church candle with some Washi Tape wrapped around it. I do love this, but I fell in love with the Washi Tape as soon as it arrived in that big box! 

I also have another candle technique that I have shown some of you before. The tissue paper heat set onto the candle, another simple yet so effective.

If you'd like to decorate a candle for someone special, I'm more than happy to help, just contact me. Or if you need some supplies - happy to help with that too. If you make some of your own, I'd love to see a picture to see what you've come up with.

Next week - let's start on those cards!

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas: Week 2

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Back again. This time with a cute little gift bag with a tag. It's really quite simple. It uses the Big Shot's Top Note Die. I love this die, it really is so versatile. 

I think that the Glimmer Paper also really adds to this one. Look at those cute little elf shoes and his little hat! 

Want to make one but don't have the stuff and don't want to leave your house? Contact me for a kit to make 2 gift bags, posted to you... just put it altogether! 

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 1

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

You may or may not really want to know that there are about 12 weeks left until Christmas. Doesn't sound like a lot does it. Plenty of time really! For the next twelve weeks I am going to post some things that you might like to make (or buy from me if you don't want to make yourself) for your Christmas. Yes there will be cards and other Christmas things that I think you will enjoy.

But since the first thing I think of when getting ready for Christmas is CHRISTMAS TREE, oh and then I think of things to give people... so here's one that meets both of them! A glass bauble with the glitter on the inside! How clever is that? Just trying to help keep the mess away! And you can personalise it using the Versa Mark marker and your favourite colour embossing powder.

I'm more than happy to help you make one or two or however many you think you might need. Please contact me. Hopefully I can quickly find you some glass baubles too so you can get started ASAP.

As a gift you bauble will need a box and it works as a storage box as well as your gift wrapping! 2 in 1! You really can't go wrong with this one!. It's a really simple box.

I have used my favourite DSP which is now retired but there are many out there to use, the best part about using Stampin Up is that everything co-ordinates - I've used Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.

I made a few and how cool do they look together? Like I said, if you're interested in making your own personalised baubles and gift boxes please let me know, I'm more than happy to help.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

$25 worth of freebies or join for $25!

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

It’s Stampin’ Up’s 25th Anniversary, so let’s PARTY.

Two VERY BIG and exciting announcements were made today by Stampin’ Up!.

Firstly…

During October, place a $400 order and you’ll get $25 MORE free Hostess Dollars to spend on ANYTHING you want!!

Instead of $60 in freebies.. you’ll get at least $85! Nice, huh?

Here are SIX ways you can get in on the action.

1. Place an order for $400+ of current Stampin’ Up! goodies. Stock up on consumables and get those stamps and dies you’ve been eyeing off for a while. You know you want to… LOL

2. Can’t do it on your own? Call your creative friends and pool your orders. I’ll even get them a copy of the catalogue.

3. Write out your Christmas & birthday wish lists and give to friends & family. You can collect your orders or have them emailed to me so you don't know what you're getting!

4. Stock up on gifts for friends and family.

5. Get into Die Cutting! What a perfect time to buy the Big Shot, dies, embossing folders and everything else that will set you up for a while.

6. Book a Party. At these awesome events you and your friends create gorgeous projects to keep. If you mention this blog post, I can even let you choose from a secret hostess envelope with exclusive offers only available through me, your Stampin' Up Demonstrator. 

.

“But I want more?”

Okay, so you are addicted to paper crafts… I get it.

You dream about card making designs…

You love to get away from the world and create…

You love giving…

You know this is a part of you….

Well, I have something just for you.

The second big news of the day.

Between 7th-21st of October you can join our community of Stampin’ Up! crafters FOR ONLY $25.

This will get you $26.95 worth of products PLUS an ongoing 20% discount on all your SU purchases PLUS a pack of catalogues to share around (or one for every room of the house!) and plenty more too. To find our more or to discuss this great opportunity please email me brooke@impulse.net.au and I can call you at a time that suits both of us.

Now there really is no reason why you can't leave your mark!

Brooke

Christmas Single Stamps

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Are you starting to think about Christmas? It was funny, I was having a discussion with someone whom works in retail and he was saying how many weekends there were until Christmas... there's now only 14 weekends! When it's put like that, it's not too far at all. And as always, it will creep up on us and we won't have any Christmas cards made! Does that happen to you too? Well, here are some single stamps to get you started on your ever grown Christmas Card list. They are only available for a limited time and it's a great way to get one or two at a really reasonable price. Please remember that they do only come in clear so you will need a mounting block to make life a little easier. I can help you get the right size if you need some help there.



If you like a better image of these stamps, please contact me and I can email you the PDF (I just don't know how to attach it to my blog, sorry!)

If you would like to order one, two or all of these stamps please let me know and if you place an order before the end of the month, I can include FREE postage.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

October Workshop

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

This is pretty exciting... I'm doing a full day workshop at my place on Saturday 5th October. We're making 8 cards for $40. There is a PDF flyer with all the details so please contact me brooke@impulse.net.au so that I can forward it on to you.

I have attached the picture of the cards we're making here for you. There are a fair few techniques and of course a fair few different products to try in these cards.

Of course everyone who attends will receive special offers and a lucky door prize. The cost also includes a SNAIL or refill. I think it's good vale and I'm sure you'll have a great time, so let me know if you're interested as places are limited.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

Merry Side Step

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

This is one that I've been thinking about making for a little while and I wanted it to be a Christmas card that involved the use of a photo. Unfortunately, I'm one of those people that doesn't mind showing you everything that I make but don't want to show off my family. Sorry,. but I'm sure that you can use your imagination... see that large amount of Bermuda Bay cardstock... I want you to imagine a very happy little family... Mummy and Daddy smiling away and little daughter with her hands over her face or fingers up her nose or pulling a little face - one where we all think it's cute but when she's older she finds it embarrassing! 

This is a side-step card and with the use of the new Stampin Up cutter, it was so easy to cut and score, without having to change a blade! 

The paper is from the Holiday catty (which, if you haven't got, you need to let me know so you can get one posted to you, or of course you can have a look online). It's called Winder Frost Paper Stack. The papers come 11.4cm x 16.5cm, there's 2 double-sided designs (so four patterns altogether) in a little paper pack. A great idea for the card maker, and fabulous for Christmas cards... 48 sheets is going to make a lot of cards!

I think I've already shown you the Expressions Thinlits before (and you will be seeing more of them!). My only piece of advice when using these is place a piece of baking paper between the thinlit and your cardstock... saves your cardstock from getting torn to pieces and saves your hair from being pulled out too! I've used the Silver Glimmer paper here and don't stress, if you measure you paper nicely and take your time to place the thinlit, you can use the other piece too so there's not wasting of paper, especially the glimmer papers!

Finally I would like you to check out the beautiful Frosted Finishes Embellishment... simply stunning if you ask me!

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke

15% off Butterfly Bundle

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog followers,

Here's a special offer from Stampin Up...
 
Bundle and save on this butterfly stamp set and punch! Available from 29 Aug-30 Sept, 2013. A great way to build your collection of stamps and the amazing Stampin Up punches for a very reasonable price. 

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Price	15% Savings Price	Amount Saved!
135311	Butterfly Bundle Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$53.90	$45.82	$8.08
135312	Butterfly Bundle Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$60.90	$51.77	$9.13

Already have the stamp set or punch? Don't you think it'd make a great gift idea for your friend that's always admiring your work? I think so... It's a great deal and if you'd like to order this, let me know by Saturday August 31st 10pm and I'll you FREE postage. But quick, limited time only for free postage.

Here's another way for you to leave your mark at a great price,
Brooke

New Holiday Catty

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Finally you can see what's on offer for Christmas stamps, papers and accessories. Check out the new Holiday catty online. If you find that you just have to have a hard copy to flick through, send me an email with your postal address and I will be so kind as to post it to you all for FREE...

Hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to let me know what you think.

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

Merry... Sneak Peak

Hi Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Here's something a little special for you. It's a sneak peak of some of the products that are available in the upcoming Holiday catty... if you'd like to get your hands on a copy please just contact me and I'll get one to you as soon as possible.

These Christmas cards are VERY different to what I would normally make... yep I'm a traditionalist and love my green, red and gold... so this was challenging but I love the thinlits and the colours of the papers are stunning, so you'll be seeing more of this colour combo in other cards I make! What do you think of the colours? What colours do you like to use?

Check out this one below... making the most of using the cut outs! So now we can get two cards with one roll of the Big Shot! And then we don't have to waste any of the beautiful glimmer paper!

I'm more than happy to have you over to make these cards or I can come to your place and do a demonstration. There is no obligation to buy any of the products, however there is an obligation to have fun! :)

Remember simple is the key to Christmas cards as usually we need to make so many, but watch this space for another one I'm working on, that will take a bit longer to make!

Keep leaving your mark,
Brooke

What have I been doing?

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Follwers,

After such a busy month of blogging last month, I seem to have forgotten how to this month. Sorry. I have been busy and I do have a lot to show you, so I thought that I would start with something that is not even Stampin Up. In fact this is my competition company, Kaszazz. It was a great afternoon, allowing someone else to do the demonstration and we were a small group it was just so relaxing. I decided to make the album (at the last minute) as it would be a lot more useful, but now I need, yep NEED to do some scrap booking so I can put some photos in it.

I think it's pretty cute and also very different to what I create with my Stampin Up products. Sometimes it really is good just to see what other people have to offer. I still love my Stampin Up products and I'm not going to change, but there are a lot of very different products available. 

If you would like to make this album or purchase any Kaszazz products I'm sure that you can contact Katrina. Just let her know that Brooke sent you. She's sure to look after you. Pop on over to her Facebook page and you can find her contact details there.

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke