Happy Birthday - Window Shopping

Happy Wednesday.

I've been so preoccupied the last few weeks preparing for a class I'm holding this Sunday to show some ladies how to make a double z fold Christmas card that I overlooked making a card for a friend's birthday a few days ago....oops 😟.  Fortunately, we're not seeing her until Saturday, and I did phone her to wish her a happy birthday, so I'm off the hook a bit.

Because the Window Shopping bundle is one of my favourites, it was my first choice for her card. This set has some great sentiments and patterns, with dies that create gift boxes and party favours.  I embossed the sentiment with clear embossing powder, after inking the stamp with Versamark then Crumb Cake ink.

Something else I've just realised is that if I'm making one card, I might as well make two (yep I'm a slow learner)! I now have a spare one for later in the year.

My card has been CaSEd from Tina Rappe's blog - www.stampinstudio.com

Product List

Window Shopping Clear-Mount Bundle [144743] $84.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $8.75
Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride [131287] $14.00	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $14.00	Falling In Love Designer Series Paper [142788] $19.25
Falling In Love Embellishments [142791] $12.00	Very Vanilla 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon [142794] $10.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

Sadly, the Falling in Love DSP and embellishments and the Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon are retiring, so if you'd like to make this card, and don't have the items, don't wait too long to order them.  The DSP is reduced to $15.40, the embellishments to $9.60 and the ribbon to $5 and are available until 31st May, or until supplies last.

Use this link to take to you the Retiring Products in my online shop, or on the photo above.

Bye for now,

Robyn

Clearance Rack Products Update April 2017

Hi there,

Some great products have been added to the Clearance Rack recently.  There's dies, embellishments, embossing folders, punches, ribbons, threads and cording trim, papers, and washi tape.

Don't miss out on a bargain, check out what's in the clearance rack right now.  There might find something you need.

Happy shopping,

Robyn

Male Birthday Card - One Wild Ride

Happy Easter everyone.

Last weekend I attended the Stampin' Up! On Stage event at Luna Park Sydney.  I was lucky to receive so many swaps from some very creative demonstrators.  One in particular was from Tanya Kane who featured the One Wild Ride stampset.  I couldn't help myself...I just had to case it.  This was one set that, while I liked it, I wondered how much use I'd put it to.

After borrowing the set from a friend to make this card, I knew I'd use it often, so I ordered it!  It should arrive after Easter.

Product List

One Wild Ride Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141724] $37.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $45.00
Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $15.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

I stamped the bike first, then re-positioned and stamped it twice more without re-inking.  To get the effect on the embossing folder, I inked it with Crumb Cake before running it through the Big Shot.   I must be pretty happy with how it turned out, because I can't stop looking at it :-). 

I hope you have a good week.  Bye for now.

Robyn

April Forgotten Friday

Welcome to April's Forgotten Friday.  Today I am featuring a stampset called Lovely as a Tree which was one of my first Stampin' Up! purchases, way back in 2010!  It's one of those everlasting stamps and is still available in the current catalogue.  Sadly, I don't remember where I first saw this design, so I'm not able to credit anyone - if it was you, please accept my apologies.  

Product List

Express Yourself Clear-mount Stamp Set [130339] $21.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $39.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Crumb Cake Assortment [139925] $0.00
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $8.75

The sentiment and blendabilities are both retired, but if you'd like to purchase the other items I used for this card, you can clink on the link below the photo in the product list, email me or click on the My Shop link.

Thanks for stopping by for Forgotten Friday, I'm off to think about next months post.  Hope you have a Happy Easter.

Bye for now, 

Robyn

Retiring Products - May 2017

place your order

Stampin' Up! is preparing to retire products from both the 2016-2017 Annual and 2017 Occasions Catalogues.

If you still have products on your Wish List you should check the retiring list, because selected retiring products have discounts of up to 50% off.

Be sure to contact me or place your order before the sun sets on these items. You have until the 31st May, but some items might go quickly. So don't wait to long, I don’t want you to miss out!

Happy Shopping,

Robyn

Birthday Card - Window Shopping

Happy Monday.

Here's a card I made with the Window Shopping bundle for my friend Chloe's birthday.  As usual, I left it to the last minute, but it was so easy to make.  Thanks Lynn Starzl (www.starzlstamps.com) for pinning your card.

Product List

Window Shopping Clear-Mount Bundle [144743] $84.50	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $11.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	6" X 6" (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack [143831] $0.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75

The Window Shopping Bundle is available in the Occasions Catalogue, while the Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack is a free gift when you spend $90 or more from the Occasions Catalogue as part of this years Sale-a-Bration.  Check my shop for details, but don't wait too long.  You only have until 31st March to be eligible for your free item.

Bye for now,

Robyn

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