March Forgotten Friday

How could I have forgotten this month's Forgotten Friday? 😯  Normal life seems to have taken over sorry.

I've been making swaps for the Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Sydney on 8th April.  I haven't made Shrinky Dinks for years, but it's like riding a bike...I soon remembered what to do.  Making these got me thinking that many of you might be like me and not made them for years, or haven't ever made them.

How are they made?  Here's some very basic instructions/information on how I made them

1. Stamp the image on the plastic sheet using Black Stazon ink.  I used the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set (which is now very black because of the Stazon😢)
2. Colour the image with any colour you wish.  I used watercolour pencils
3. Cut out the image.  I used the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits
4. Punch a hole where required
5. Add hanger.  These were purchased from Spotlight in Australia.  They're called Mobile Charm Cords
6. Line a tray with baking paper/foil and bake in oven that has been preheated to 163° C (325°F) for 1 to 3 minutes
7. Remove and allow an additional 30 seconds to complete the baking process

Here's a photo showing the before baking

and after baking with hangers attached

Tips to remember / Helpful Hints:

• A permanent ink must be used when stamping the image
• Water Markers or crayons shouldn't be used to colour
• Circles or shapes should be cut as smoothly as possible.  Small manicure scissors with pointed and bent tips are ideal, as is a punch or die
• Punch holes before baking
• A standard size paper punch is ideal, as is a single hole punch used for jewelry making
• I used my oven, but you can use a heat gun, but remember to use tweezers not your fingers to hold.  A microwave will not work
• If you're not happy with the shape after baking, return the piece/s to the oven and bake for another 2-5 minutes until it softens
• Item can be shaped up to 10 seconds after it is baked
• # 6 recycle plastic can also be used if you can't find shrinky dinks (I haven't tried this though)

Here is the Stampin' Up! products I used to make this project.

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $36.50	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $15.75	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $27.75	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00
Blender Pens [102845] $17.00	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749] $54.00

Why not let your imagination run wild and give Shrinky Dinks a go?  I've had fun, and I'm sure you will too.

My friend and Team Leader Chloe was only reminding us this week that our posts should be regular and consistent.  So, with that in mind, please come back on the 2nd Friday in April for my next Forgotten Friday post.

As always, any of the Stampin' Up! products can be ordered from me 24/7 from my online shop or by emailing me.

Bye for now.

Robyn

Sale-a-Bration - Final Days

Time's running out to grab a bargain at Stampin' Up!s biggest promotion of the year - Sale-a-Bration.  

As an incentive to finish the this promotion with a bang, additional products have been added to the free list!
Yep, I know what you're saying. I thought I'd finished too. :-) Oh and guess who has just bought the DSP that is now free?  Well it was in a paper share, but still 😒.

You have until March 31 to earn free products for every $90 AUD you spend, additional Stampin’ Rewards for a qualifying party, or join and get two stamp sets for free! That is up to a $179 AUD value added to your starter kit!

Note: To ensure you receive one of the new Sale-A-Bration final day’s products for free, please use the item code noted below and not the regular item code.

Here's the list of additional products:

and some photos

2016-2018 In Color A4 Cardstock	Party Animal Designer Series Paper	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper	Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper
Party Animal Designer Washi Tape	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Don't wait too long to look, there's only 5 1/2  days of Sale-a-Bration remaining!

Bye for now,
Robyn

60th Birthday - Twist and Pop

Hello, and welcome to my post.

A couple of Sundays ago, I spent most of the day searching for tutorials and ideas for a twist and pop card for something different for a friend's 60th birthday card.  We had a party for her last night, because she'll be away for the big day.  She loved it.

I found some inspiration from Angela Lovel (http://angelaspaperarts.blogspot.com.au/search?q=twist+and+pop), Amanda Bates (https://thecraftspa.blogspot.com.au/search?q=twist+and+pop), Collette Mitrega's YouTube video and instructions for a Twisted Pop-Up card on the Splitcoast Stampers website.

Here's my finished card.  The front needed just a splash of colour, so I added a butterfly and some candy dots.  I must say I'm pretty happy with it, considering I hadn't made one before or seen one done in person.

Product List

Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141506] $30.00	Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $36.50	Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set [140653] $47.00	Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946] $30.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $11.50	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $14.00	Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper [141663] $19.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $12.25	Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper [140550] $8.75	Subtles Candy Dots [130933] $10.50	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $28.00
Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies [141482] $49.00	Large Numbers Framelits Dies [140622] $54.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00

If you'd like to make this card but don't have all the items needed, just click on the link under the product list photos or on the My Shop link at the top right hand side of the page.

Bye for now,

Robyn

Sale-a-Bration 2017 2nd Release

Hi,
Today is the day.  I hope you remembered to check the new free Sale-a-Bration products available until 31st March, 2017.

I've just placed my order for a tad over $90 which included the Window Shopping Clear Mount Bundle, and have chosen the new Glimmer Assortment pack as my free product.

I just love the colours - Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum.   The pack comes in 12 sheets of 6" x 6" (15.2cm x 15.2cm)-4 each of the 3 colours that co-ordinate so well with these Occasions Catalogue items - Cupcakes & Carousels (p8-9), Succulent Garden (p20-21) and Falling in Love (p50-52).

My wish list is getting shorter thank goodness... but so is my bank balance :-)

It doesn't take long for you to click the My Shop link at the top of the page to view all the great Occasions and Sale-a-Bration items and shop with me 24/7.  What are you waiting for?

Bye for now,
Robyn

Santa's Sleigh stampset & Thinlits Carry Over

Hello,

Did you like the Santa's Sleigh stampset and thinlits available in the 2016 Holiday Catalogue, but didn't get a chance to purchase them?

Santa's Sleigh Photopolymer Stamp Set [142057] $37.00

Santa's Sleigh Dies Thinlits [140278] $50.00

Well, you're in luck.  These two products are included in the Holiday Carryover list!  How exciting is that?  Just click here or on the Holiday Carryover link under Navigate to go to my shop to order and see what else is available.

I have a couple of ladies who will be attending a class soon to make a fabulous Christmas Card using Santa's Sleigh. If you live in the Port Macquarie area of New South Wales, Australia, you can come along too - the more the merrier.  Just contact me for details and to book your spot at the class.

Bye for now,

Robyn

Sale-a-Bration 2017 2nd Release

Wow, where have the weeks gone?  Sale-a-Bration (SAB) has been running for 7 weeks now.  I hope you've taken the opportunity to pick up some free products by spending A$90 or more.

As if this year's Sale-a-Bration wasn't already great; Stampin' Up! have added more free products that I'm really excited about.   Here's a quick glimpse of the the new products that will be available from Tuesday 21st February until 31st March 2017.

The Cheers sentiment is part of the Reverse Words stampset, the pink flower is made using some of the new glimmer papers from the Glimmer Assortment pack, and the Love card uses the Make a Medallion stampset.

Don't worry, if you had a favourite from the existing SAB brochure that you haven't ordered yet. They are all still available....the free product list has just become bigger!

Why not set a reminder for 21st February to check out the new FREE products that you can receive when you spend A$90?  I'll be placing my order then.

You can contact me to place your order, or place your order online any time.

Bye for now,

Robyn

February Forgotten Friday

Hello and welcome to my first "Forgotten Friday" post.

This month I'm showcasing a retired stampset that's been sitting on my shelf since 2010 I think.  It's called "Upsy Daisy" and includes 3 sentiments.   I love the simplicity of this set.

I opted for Very Vanilla and Perfect Plum cardstock, silver glimmer paper (current products) and Blackberry Bliss ribbon (retired).  The flowers and sentiment are stamped with Perfect Plum. The sentiment is part of the One Big Meaning stampset, and is punched with the Extra Large scallop oval punch. Three rhinestones add the finishing touch.

Current Product List

One Big Meaning Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138788] $47.00	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963] $11.50	Perfect Plum A4 Card Stock [108615] $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $8.75	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $28.00

Retired Product List

Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $31.00

Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon [133668] $15.95

Upsy Daisy

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I hope you like my card, which I cased from an early catalogue.  By the way, I didn't deliberately choose the same colours as the heading photo lol. 

If you have this stampset, and haven't used it for a while, I hope I've inspired you to drag it out and use it again.  I'm sure there are several creations on pinterest if you want some more inspiration.

Remember to pop in on 10th March for my next Forgotten Friday creation.  Have a good week.  

Bye for now,

Robyn