Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Incredible Shrinking Stamps

I was looking for a project for an experienced group of crafters recently and thought I’d try something completely new – stamping on Shrink Plastic. My kids have some Shrinky Dinks – printed images that they can colour and then shrink – and they love them. I learnt from them that if you want a hole in your finished project you need to punch a great big one in the plastic before you heat it!

I’d picked up some sheets of black shrink plastic at a recent craft show so I stamped them with white Staz-On and used my heat tool to shrink it. In the past I’d put these type of things in the oven but it was quite exciting to watch it shrivel and shrink before my eyes – and it’s great to watch people’s faces when you demonstrate it too! At first it shrivels so much it looks ruined but if you stick with it you find that it flattens itself out and hardens into a perfectly shrunken version of what you started out with. 

I was amazed at how well the stamping came out on the fully shrunken pieces. That ring is a standard key ring size!

The framelit in this photo was the size the plastic started out as so you can see quite how much smaller it gets! And much thicker and sturdier too!

 


And here’s a different shape, with before and after examples!

Just let me know if you’d like me to demonstrate this at your next workshop!

Cheers

Genna

Sale-A-Bration 2013 is here!

Sale-A-Bration is one of the most exciting times in the Stampin’ Up! year.

There are freebies galore – and this year it’s bigger and better than ever as we celebrate 25 years of Stampin’ Up!

 

22nd January – 22nd March

Click image above to view the written side of the brochure online.

Click on the image below to see the spread of products.

Or email me if you’d like a free hard copy in the post

– it’s much easier to view offline!

3 Easy Ways To Earn FREE products!

SPEND $100 – GET A FREE PRODUCT!
HOST A WORKSHOP – GET FREE PRODUCTS!
JOIN STAMPIN’ UP! – GET FREE PRODUCTS!


For every $100 you spend on products from any current catalogue, you’ll get to choose one of 19 FREE products!

See the photo spread above – there are stamps, papers, ribbons, buttons, a punch, an embossing folder, a card kit, cardstock, digital content, and tools. The choice is yours!

THE PRINTABLE PHOTO RECIPE CARD IS AVAILABLE TO MY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribe for free today and let me know you’d like this one.

Have your friends over for a fun demonstration/workshop and you can earn even more Sale-A-Bration freebies – on top of the products you’ll earn through your own purchases!

Host a workshop with $300 sales and get:

·         $50 Hostess Dollars
(Spend on what you would like, including hostess products)
·         Free pack of Silver Glimmer Paper
(for Stampin’ Up!s Silver Anniversary!)

Host a workshop with $600 sales and get:

·         $100 Hostess Dollars
(Spend on what you would like, including hostess products)
·         Free pack of Silver Glimmer Paper
(for Stampin’ Up!s Silver Anniversary!)

AND
·         1 item of your choice at 50% off
AND
·         Sale-A-Bration Bonus Bundle:

  • Madison Avenue Stamp Set
  • Sycamore Street Paper Pack
  • Sycamore Street Ribbons (x3) & Buttons (36)

These cards feature the Madison Avenue stamps, Sycamore Street papers and Sycamore Street ribbons you’ll get as part of the Sale-A-Bration bonus bundle for workshop sales over $600

 

Weekends and Friday nights are already booking up fast! Plenty of weeknights (especially Mondays & Wednesdays) are still available. Call me on 03 9705 2553 or…

 

Become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 25% more products in your Starter Kit for FREE.

Spend $169 and get $294 worth of any Stampin’ Up! products of your choice!

Normally $235 value! No obligation. No penalties. No risk. No postage costs.

Hobbyists – you don’t have to hold demonstrations or sell products. Get a great value kit and then 20% off future purchases for yourself and your family and friends.
Ask me how.

Business Builders – create the business that suits you. Get min. 20% commission on all sales. Get $80 in business supplies in addition to your kit. Work your own hours. Earn benefits and rewards. Get full business building support from me.
Ask me how.

*FREE BUSINESS TRAINING/COACHING PACKAGE COMING SOON – SEE UPCOMING NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS. 

Subscribe now so you don’t miss out!


Cheers,

Genna

Last Clearance Rack Blitz

Click on the button above to download a complete pdf of the new list.

The fourth and final part of the Clearance Rack Blitz starts today. The previous lists have been hugely popular and this list is no exception – many of you have already been in contact to place orders, which will hopefully be winging their way to you very soon. Many items in the previous lists sold out on the first day so make sure you get in quick to avoid disappointment.
REMEMBER,
EVERYTHING
ON THE LISTS
IS DISCOUNTED
– BY UP TO 70%!

If you would like to see a detailed list including images of each of the products and samples of how to use them then subscribe to my newsletter list today.

Or, click on the image below to see a copy of last year’s catalogue to use as a reference:

 

And here’s a sample of one of the bargains this week:

Heard From The Heart

Wood (119167) $38.95 NOW $19.50

This final list will be available until 21st January – OR WHILE STOCKS LAST!

Email or call me on 9705 2553
with your order today.
Don’t delay and miss out!
There is no minimum order.
There are no special requirements.
Anyone in Australia can order at these amazing prices.
  • Payment is due at time of ordering.
  • Credit card payments and cash will secure your order immediately.
  • Orders paid with cheque or direct transfer will be placed when the money has cleared.
  • Orders can be shipped directly to you and postage is $5.95 or 5%, whichever is greater.
  • Hostess benefits apply to orders over $300 even if not placed during a workshop!
Cheers,
Genna

JANUARY CLASS – Punch Art

You can create almost anything you put your mind to by building up the image with punched shapes. Come along and make three cards using this addictive technique!

  Thursday 10th JANUARY

10am – 1pm

NARRE WARREN

$20 per person OR $10 with discount*

Children able to entertain themselves in the next room are welcome!

OR

Thursday 10th JANUARY

8pm – 11pm

NARRE WARREN

$20 per person OR $10 with discount*

OR

Sunday 13th JANUARY

2pm – 5pm

NARRE WARREN

$20 per person OR $10 with discount* 

*ALL CLASS ATTENDEES CAN GET A $10 DISCOUNT ON THE CLASS FEE BY PLACING AN ORDER OF $100 OR MORE ON THE DAY

All three cards feature animals and all are my own designs…here’s a closer look at the creatures I’ll teach you how to create:

A puppy for little girls

A huggable hippo

And a baby bear!

 Or, if you’d prefer, you can make this last one as a Baby in a Bear Suit for something a bit different.

 

Cheers,

Genna

Clearance Rack Blitz Part 3

Click on the button above to download a complete pdf of the new list.

Part Three of the Clearance Rack Blitz starts today. The previous lists have been hugely popular and many items sold out on the first day so make sure you get in quick for this one.
REMEMBER,
EVERYTHING
ON THE LISTS
IS DISCOUNTED
– BY UP TO 70%!

If you would like to see a detailed list including images of each of the products and samples of how to use them then subscribe to my newsletter list today.

Or, click on the image below to see a copy of last year’s catalogue to use as a reference:

 

And here’s a sample of one of the bargains this week:

Cottage Garden
Wood (119163) $32.95 NOW $12.50
Clear (120003) $24.95 NOW $12.50

And remember, the Clearance Rack Blitz continues right up until 21st January, with each batch of products only available for a limited time.

Click on the buttons below to see what’s on the final list:

 
Feel free to send me your orders in advance so I can process them as soon as possible on the day each list starts to avoid disappointment.
Email or call me on 9705 2553
with your order today.
Don’t delay and miss out!
There is no minimum order.
There are no special requirements.
Anyone in Australia can order at these amazing prices.
  • Payment is due at time of ordering.
  • Credit card payments and cash will secure your order immediately.
  • Orders paid with cheque or direct transfer will be placed when the money has cleared.
  • Orders can be shipped directly to you and postage is $5.95 or 5%, whichever is greater.
  • Hostess benefits apply to orders over $300 even if not placed during a workshop!
Cheers,
Genna

Free Simply Sent Kit with My Little Valentine stamp purchase

Buy this exclusive set of four stamps for $17.95 (clear mount only)…

And get this notecard kit from the Holiday Catalogue absolutely free:

Valued at $15.95, this kit makes 10 love notes.

  • 10 notecards: 5 ea. of 2 designs; 8.6 x 11.6cm
  • 10 double-sided envelopes: 8.7 x 12.1cm
  • 20 printed paper buttons
  • 10 pieces Whisper White/Real Red Baker’s Twine: ea. 25.4cm
  • 24 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Here’s a sample of the stamp set in use:

And a close up of that gorgeous Valentine image!

THE PRINTABLE PHOTO RECIPE CARD IS AVAILABLE TO MY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribe for free today and let me know you’d like this one.

HURRY, OFFER ONLY FROM 3RD – 21ST JANUARY

Email or call me on 9705 2553
with your order today.
Don’t delay and miss out!

Cheers,

Genna

New Talking Tags bring your cards to life!

Talking Tags are a brand new product for Stampin’ Up! that let you add your own recorded message to any card or craft project with the help of your smartphone. You can provide personalised greetings, include instructions, make a surprise announcement. It’s up to you.

Here’s how it works:

  • Download the FREE TalkingTag™ App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google Play™.
  • Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
  • Open the TalkingTag™ App and scan the code.
  • Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you’re ready!).

You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you’ve completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code. Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

How to Buy Talking Tags:
By the sheet. You get 10 tags for just $12.95 (item 129723).

Email or call me on 9705 2553 to order yours!

Helpful Tips:

  • Adhere Talking Tag to a flat surface, otherwise the scanner can’t read the code.
  • Multiple tags can be attached to one surface, but don’t place them too close together. When scanning a message, you shouldn’t be able to see another code on the screen
  • Do not write or place any decoration over the label.
  • Talking Tag has a permanent adhesive and cannot be repositioned once attached to a surface. Attempting to remove it could tear the label, making it impossible to listen to the content.
  • A Talking Tag message label can only hold one message. Once a message is confirmed, it cannot be deleted or re-recorded.
If you still have questions…check out the video below or have a read of this FAQ sheet.

 

Cheers,

Genna

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