One day until the Inklings Autumn Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Tomorrow Stampin' Up! release the Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue with lots of lovely things to play with !

With the Mini Catalogue out tomorrow we thought it would be a great time to showcase the gorgeous new products to all our blog readers.

So I would love you to come back tomorrow at 7.30 am to participate in the Blog Hop.
If you haven't participated in a Blog Hop before all you need to do is follow the links ! Remember to leave a comment on each of the blogs and you will go in the draw to win samples from each blog.


See you tomorrow !!

Happy Valentine's Day !

Happy Valentines Day everyone !

I have had so much fun playing with the shimmer paints sold by Stampin' Up! in my classes this month that I just had to make a Valentine's Day card with them.

The large hearts are stamped using the Platinum shimmer paint and the small hearts using the Champagne Mist shimmer paint coloured with red re-inker.The Champagne mist has a glittery effect which unfortunately doesn't really show up in the picture.
Have a great day.

Back from Holiday

I have just spent a very relaxing week with my sister and her family on Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth. This is a picture of the view from our balcony, just beautiful.

Each year we get together for a holiday with my sister and catch up with some card making.This is one of the cards we made.

I have now planned my classes for February. If you would like to attend visit my business web page and sign up for my newsletter.

Queensland Floods

As flood waters continue to inundate Australia in what has been described as the worst flooding in 37 years, we express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and homes and to those whose lives have been changed forever. We, like so many of you, feel a compelling need to lend support to all those who have been affected.

Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again!

Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.

November Christmas Card Class

Our bathroom has finally finished , such a relief. I will put up some pictures in the next few days.

Now I have time to start blogging again and start enjoying the Christmas season.

I have just finished a very busy week of classes to try and catch up after the bathroom break.

This is a picture of the two cards we made. The red colour is Cherry Cobbler, it is such a rich red, great for Christmas.

We also made the Cherry Cobbler card in Pear Pizazz which made a less traditional card. Here is a picture

I will be back with more Christmas ideas soon..........
Fiona

Stamping Afternoon for Breast Cancer

Thanks to everyone that came to the Stamping Afternoon for Breast Cancer yesterday and generously donated to the Cancer Council.

We raised $800 !!  a great effort.

Thanks to everyone who brought cakes and biscuits. They were really yummy.
Thanks also to Stampin' Up! who donated some wonderful prizes. Everyone went home with a parcel of goodies.
Here are pictures taken yesterday.

Thanks everyone for making it such a fun afternoon.

Congratulations Terese !

Thanks everyone who sent an entry into the September Christmas Card Challenge.
Terese's name was drawn yesterday and will receive a stamp set. All other entries will receive a pack of 6x6 patterned paper.

These are pictures of the lovely entries. I really liked them all and am very glad I didn't have to choose a winner !

Terese's Card

Sue's Card
visit www.a-consuming-passion.blogspot.com for more of Sue's lovely cards.

Sol's Card

Annette's Card

Watch out for next months challenge !