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Hi there! As you can see I'm a very neglectful blogger. Life in general keeps me busy but please know that while I neglect my blog, I'm putting my time and energy into my family, friends, workshops and classes. I'm still a very active Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and can be reached by email on stampingkatie@hotmail.com for any orders, workshop bookings, or just to say hi! I always love hearing from you! Happy Stamping!

SALE*A*BRATION, Summer Mini and Classes for February 2010

Sale-a-Bration Hi everyone!!! It's Sale-a-bration time again at Stampin' Up!, and that means fresh ideas, and free stamps!! Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to receive fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamps they'll enjoy for years to come. Here's how Sale-a-bration works:

Spend: When you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! products (from either the main catalogue, and or the Summer Mini) you'll receive a free Sale-a-bration stamp set - and there are 4 different sets to choose from. There's no limit--for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set!

Host: When you host a workshop of at least $600 (before shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-a-bration stamp set in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join: During Sale-a-bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $79.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue or Summer Mini Catalogue. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to join my Pretty-n-Ink team!

Sale-a-bration is running till the END OF MARCH, so there is still time to book your workshop. If you don't have time for a workshop, you can place your order with me anytime before March 31st to receive your FREE set. You can view the gorgeous Sale-a-bration stamp sets when you click here.

Summer Mini Catalogue
The summer mini is FULL of gorgeous new products - my favourite being the Sweet Treat Cups and matching stamp set, Something Sweet on pages 8-9. Don't forget to check out my other favourite on page 12, Butterfly Prints with a matching butterfly punch! And if you love tools as much as I do, then make sure you look out for the Circle Scissor Plus on page 22. You can view this mini online or I can send one to you in the mail. Just let me know! This mini finishes on March 31st so make sure you place your orders before then.

Help Haiti

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. So far, there have been more than 7500 sets sold worldwide in support of this cause. 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.

Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp a Stacks are back, kicking off the new year with a birthday theme, both in feminine and masculine styles. This class is scheduled for Tuesday March 2nd, starting at 7:30 PM. The cost is $20, which is includes all products needed to make 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs. These classes are highly popular, so please email to book your spot at my craft table soon.

This class can be repeated for personal craft groups. The minimum amount for these classes is 5 people and maximum is 8. Please contact me to arrange a suitable time for your group.

Technique Class
The technique classes are back this year as well. I have a pile of new techniques to show you in the coming months. In each technique class you'll make 1 - 6"x6" scrapbook page, 1 - regular sized card and 1 - gift card. The cost is $17 which covers all the materials used in class, plus an addition to add to your technique books (if you're keeping those at home). February's technique is the much requested Punch Art! This class will be held on Thursday February 25th, 7:30 PM. Please call or email me to book your place at my craft table.

This class can be repeated for personal craft groups. The minimum amount for these classes is 5 people and maximum is 8. Please contact me to arrange a suitable time for your group.

Happy Stamping!

Hi everyone! Again I need to apoligse for my lack of blogging. I put my time and energy into my workshops and classes, friendships and family, therefore my blogging gets put on the back burner most of the time. Sorry! If ever you want to know whats happening with classes or any SU specials, then please feel free to email me at any time. I love hearing from you!

SAS - As we all know, Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas themed workshops are in full swing at the moment. I've come up with a Stamp a Stack (SAS) that will help you along with those preparations for the silly season. I'm holding this class on 2 nights, Thursday October 22nd and Friday October 23rd. In this class you'll make 10 cards, 5 each of the 2 designs you see in the picture on the right. The cost is $20, all materials are provided and both classes start at 7:30 pm. Please email or call me soon to book your place at my craft table. Come along and get in the mood for Christmas and make some cards!

August Classes and Stampin' Up! Spring Mini

Hi everyone! Wow! I'm on the blog within a month from my last post. I'm on a roll! I just wanted to let you know that I'm starting up the Christmas themed Stamp a Stack (SAS) classes in the lead up to December 25th. My goal is to offer a class each month until November, so by the time the silly season is upon us, you'll have 40 cards ready to mail. SO, the first class is being held this Tuesday, September 8th at 7:30 pm. You'll need to email me to book your place at my craft table ASAP as I KNOW places will fill up quickly. The cost of a SAS is $20 which includes all supplies used for making 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs, plus envelopes.

I still have a few places left in this months technique class. You'll be learning is Spotlighting! Have a look at the sneak peak picture to get an idea of what Spotlighting is. The cost of this class is $17 and you'll make 1- 6"x6" scrapbook page, 1 card and 1 gift card. This class will be held THIS Thursday August 27th at 7:30 pm. Please email me to book your place at my craft table!

Christmas is coming - FAST! If you're wanting to get some ideas for your Christmas cards this year, then please book your workshops now. I'm already taking bookings for November (for those wonderful people who can plan that far in advance!) So please think about it, talk to your girlfriends, and let me know what you'd like to do!

Remember the gorgeous Stampin' Up! Spring Mini is now available to order from. Click here to have a look or drop me an email with your address and I'll pop one in the mail to you. You can place orders with me at any time. Credit cards are accepted as well as bank transfers if thats easier for you. I'm always on the email, even when you don't see me on here, so please don't hesitate to contact me at anytime.

Happy Stamping!

Spring Mini Link

To view the beautiful Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalogue, click here.

Technique Class, SAS and the Spring Mini

Baby its cold outside! Cold days are a good excuse to stay inside and keep warm and do the things you love....like Stamping! With the help of your comfortable pair of trackies, ugh boots and something hot to drink, I want to assist you in enjoying this winter. So I'm offering you the chance to join in 2 upcoming classes I have organised (Sorry - I cannot provide the trackies and ughs, but can do the hot drink and a home made cookie or 2). The first is a technique class that I hold each month. Due to several people being sick this week, I have a few places left for this class which will be held THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, July 30th at 7:30pm. July's technique is one of my favourites - Stamping with Markers. I love that you can buy the markers individually now, (in all the colour families except the In Colours), so you'll see me using them more and more in classes and workshops. They are very affordable at only $5.75 each. So, if you've been interested in the markers and want to try them out, then this class would be a fabulous way to do so! On Thursday you'll make 1- 6"x6" scrapbook page, 1 regular sized card and 1 gift card. The cost is $17 and all materials are provided. See the picture on the left for a sneak peak. Please call or email me ASAP if you'd like to participate in this class.

The second class is a Stamp-a-Stack (SAS) in which you make 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs. See picture on the left to see what you'll make. The cost is $20 which covers all materials used in the class, as well as envelopes (which are stampable to match your card). If you're free on Thursday August 6th at 7:30pm, and would like to make 10 cards to add to your stash, then please call or email me to book your place at my craft table. I love to have you over!

The Spring Mini Catalogue is almost here!! Personally I think its one of the best minis we've had so far! Its FULL of gorgeous stamp sets, a new scallop oval punch, more pretty patterened paper, White Staz On and Staz On Remover, more Rub-Ons and of course it holds lots of new ideas. The Spring Mini runs from August 1st till November 30th. Drop me an email if you'd like me to put one of these in the mail to you. As soon as August 1st arrives, I'll add a link for you to view it online.

Looking ahead: Christmas themed Stamp a Stacks will be back in preparation for that crazy time of year. I will offer them from my home but if this is something you'd like to do with your craft group, then let me know and we can arrange something for you and your friends.

Next month's technique will be Spotlighing!

I'm Back!

Surprise! Its me and I'm back to blogging. So sorry for not being in touch for the past couple of months. When life gets crazy then something's got to give - and that will usually end up being the blog and newsletters. Of course you can always email me if you want to know whats going on the in world of Stampin'Up!, which many of you did. Thank you.

So what have I been doing that has made my life crazy you ask? Well! That new catalogue I posted about in April was welcomed and received by all of you with open arms and tons of workshops and classes. It was lots of fun creating new workshops with all the fun goodies that the new catalogue held. The classes I began to offer filled within hours so I've been holding more classes for private craft groups. Another thing, I've had 2 trips away from Canberra: first to the USA in June and then to Adelaide during the July school holidays....both for a much needed break. But I'm back and starting to look toward Christmas already. The Stamp-a-Stacks with a Christmas theme will begin again soon. The technique classes have been a big success and will continue on each month. My newsletter will be out in the next couple of days. There are a couple of spots left for my technique class this Thursday night - but will let you know in the newsletter.

Here are some random pictures of things I've been making:

A gift voucher before the In Colours changed, and a basket woven from some SU textured cardstock and filled with chocolate eggs at easter. Yum!


The cards I made for the Stampin'Up! Convention in May. I made 30 of these!!


Another owl card.....I'm loving the "Owl Together Now" set!