OMG It's been so long.

OMG I can't believe that I haven't posted since October.  So much has been going on in the last few months its hard to remember.

November: Well in November I was working backstage for the Hawera Repertory production of Little Shop of Horrors, was a great show and enjoyed by all.  And a whole bunch of farming stuff, cows milking, mating.  Also had the Hawera A & P show where Alex had his lamb's and did really well again.  A highlight was having the Pouaki Zoo there and seeing Ken & Ken, Camp Mother & Camp Leader.

December:  Christmas, and New Year during this month, as well as the schools PTA treat which the kids really enjoyed.  I also got a bit of crafting done by making our boss's gift this year and they really loved it.  Also in December we has a fantastic BBQ at Fiona & Bart's and it was great, we got to walk through the zoo after hours.  If you can imagine sitting on a hay bale having a drink and in the not too far distance a lion called Aslan gives us a big roar as he is being put to bed, that was one of my highlights if the night.  The other was having our photos taken with the stuffed pet.

WINNER OF FREE PASS

I have done the draw for the Free Pass to Stampin Fun and Friends CARDS, CARDS, CARDS session and here is what the winner said:

"Oooh I am new to SU so this would be a wonderful way for me to learn some new tricks"

I have emailed the winner today for the rest of you who left comments thank you and hope to see you over at Stampin Fun and Friends.

CARDS, CARDS, CARDS

It's that time again and another round of Stampin Fun and Friends is due to start in November and this round is going to be fantastic.  Christmas, New Year and Autumn are the theme's for this rounds cards.

You can see over on the right hand side you are able to click on the "Paypal" link and join us for another Fun filled session.  These sessions have chats, prizes, challenges, friends and a whole lot more.  So come on and join us we would love to have you there.

One last thing I have a "FREE PASS" to give away all you have to do is leave me a comment with your email address before October 30th and you are in the draw to win.

Esad Holiday Catty Blog Hop

Well another day another ESAD BLOG HOP.  Yes you heard that right we have another ESAD Blog Hop and this one is based on the Holiday Mini for 2012.  There are so many fabulous stamp sets and accessories this year it was hard to choose what to work with.  But I have chosen Perfectly Preserved a set that I am sure people who love to cook are going to love.



You have come to me from the amazingly talented person that is Libby Dyson 

Remember to leave a comment for the designers to let them know what you think about there designs.

What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin" Up! demonstrators.

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group

Now you are off to check out  Alisha Watson  and her projects.  I hope that you will sit back and enjoy another fun event brought to you by the Fabulous designers from ESAD.

ESAD Annual Catalogue Blog Hop 2012

Well its that time of the year again when the new Annual Catalogue has come out and man it's just FABULOUS.  We are having another ESAD Blog Hop and what we have in store you you is going to blow your mind.  We have 25 amazing designers with us this time round, so put a DVD on for the kids, grab yourself a cuppa and spend some time blog hopping with us.

Remember to leave a comment for the designers to let them know what you think about there designs.

You have just come from the amazing talent that is Delys Cram  I  have had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Delys at the Stampin' UP! Heartfelt Event in Auckland and what an amazingly talented person she is.

For my projects today I have used Serene Silhouettes and From My Heart stamp sets both of these are brand new in the Annual Catalogue.

I have used this Serene Silhouettes three different ways and I am sure there are many many more ways you could used this wonderful stamp set.

Now this blog hop wouldn't be the same with out ESAD.


What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Now you are onto the wonderful talent that is Libby Dyson, she is another amazing designer that we have here at ESAD.

Ink4U Blog Hop

If you have just come from the amazing Lisa Eisner welcome, if you are just starting the blog hop welcome to Yvonne's Creative Corner.  I am proud to be apart of this amazing group of talented designers and members of INKspirations 4U.  to enter this blog hop we had to pick a tutorial from the many different classes that have been held and recreate it for the blog hop.

The wonderful Madeline Morcelo has a new upgraded Ink 4U website and what's more it is FREE to join just pop over to www.ink4uthestudio.ning.com.  This is the new and improved INKspirations website where you can join different events first event starting July 2012.  There are sections for photos, My Page, Groups, Events the list goes on and the fantastic thing you can join for FREE.  

There is a challenge running until May 19th so pop on over and have a look at what is going on.  It is going to be an amazing site to relax and enjoy and of course HAVE FUN!!!

Now onto what I have made for the Blog Hop.  It was very hard to choose what to make because all of the designers do a fantastic job with there projects and it makes it all that bit harder to choose a project to re-create.  

  

I have made the "Mixed Bunch Accordion File" from the INKspirations 4U Celebrating U! 2012 Edition.

I had so much fun making this now just to think what to put inside cards, photo mats the list is endless, if you would like to re create something like this then join www.ink4uthestudio.ning.com remember that it is free to join the site.

Now that you have seen what I have re-created for the blog hop it's onto the amazingly talented Madeline Morcelo to see what wonderful project Madeline has chosen to re-create.  

 

Here is a list of all the participants in the blog hop:

1.    Madeline Morcelo - www.thestampingstudio.blogspot.com

2.    Vimar Serrano - www.vspaperkreations.blogspot.com

3.    Katherine Elliot - www.jkelliotcrafts.blogspot.com

4.    Diane Ouellette - www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/djouellette/blog

5.    Rosa Ivelisse Vazquez - www.scrappinpleasure.blogspot.com

6.    Heidi Weaver - www.heidistampinalong.blogspot.com

7.    Alison Plummer - www.craftyalisoninlyon.blogspot.com

8.    Marisol Gutierrez - www.atouchofsol.blogspot.com

9.  Jane Stenstrom - www.jaynestamps.com

10.  Lisa Eisner - www.craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com

11.   You are here

SPECIALS SPECIALS SPECIALS!!!!!

Did you all get that there are so many things going on at Stampin' Up! I need to tell you all about them but where do I start

 During May 1st - 31st you can earn yourselves a FREE pack of Designer Paper in 2 different ways:

1.    Get a FREE pack of Stampin' Up! Designer Paper when you buy three.

2.    Join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper every month for the rest of 2012!!

How is that for a special now I know that we all love Stampin' Up's! DSP and  this is the perfect time to stock up on those favourites, as at the end of August they will be gone.


The second piece of news:

The new starter kit is here and it will only cost you $189 yes only $189 to join a fabulous company.  The NEW KIT is completely customisable (you can choose what products you want) and so this can be unique to what you enjoy doing.

The new Starter Kit comes with:

• Up to $285 worth of exclusive Stampin' Up! products that YOU choose.

• A business supplies pack (valued as $90).

That is a total starter kit valued up to $375.

Now how is that for a bargin.

WINNER

Well I left the running a bit longer and I now have a winner for the free pass to Stampin' Fun and Friends Mothers & Father's Edition and the winner is the wonderful Theresa "Tess" Schirmer.  Winner picked with random.org sorry don't know how to get the random generator onto your blog.

Free Pass

Ok so I am on the design team for the next round of Stampin' Fun and Friends, and I have 1 free pass to give away.  So if you want to win a free pass to this round Mothers & Fathers Day gifts, please just leave me a comment, with your email address by 6pm on the 28th April.

Stampin Fun And Friends

Well I have the privilege of designing for Stampin' Fun and Friends again for the Mother's and Fathers round which starts on 30th April.  Its so much fun to join you get 15 projects in 15 days all with PDF instructions.  If you want some great projects, challenges, inspiration and a whole bunch of great friends and chatting then Stampin' Fun And Friends is for you.