Invitation to Be Inspired

My Stamping friends and I are holding a New Catalogue Launch Party to share lots of creative ideas and inspiration for your papercraft projects. Its an Open House style event with Make and Takes, technique demonstrations, fund-raising raffle and lucky door prizes, plus yummy nibblies and a glass of bubbly.

Come and see some of the great new products and samples on display and get your own copy of the gorgeous brand new Stampin' Up! Idea Book - all for just $15. Its on Saturday 18th September anytime between 2 - 6pm at 117 Shepherd's Drive Cherrybrook - just RSVP to me if you can make it so we know how many goody bags to prepare!

After I made my Father-in-Law's card shown in my last post I created this card for my Daddy Dearest. It reminded him of his visit to Paris last year, and uses my latest stamp set Artistic Etchings. Hope you like it!

I had a fantastic 36th birthday this week, I feel thoroughly spoiled and loved! The festival of the birthday continues tomorrow night as I'm going to see Wicked the musical with my old mate Jackie and then cooking up an Asian banquet for friends on Saturday. My birthday week will be topped off with my scrapbooking workshop on Sunday - too much fun!

Have a great weekend whatever it brings you!

Love Carolyn xx

New Inspiration for Spring and Happy Dads Day

Well Spring has sprung and I'm excited! Not only is it my favourite time of year weather-wise, but it's also time for the release of the Stampin' Up's brand new Idea Book and Catalogue. Its a beautiful collection of images, ideas, fresh colour combinations and inspiration. Some lovely new paper ranges, stamp sets and accessories. Im happy to say that so many of my favourites from the mini catalogues are back and their are some exciting new designs (lucky its my birthday soon hint hint Stevie!)

There's a link to the online version on the right side of my blog but if you'd like your own copy of this great resource its just $10 pick up or $15 posted to your door - just call me on 0408 472 510 or email me.

Happy Fathers Day for Sunday - here's a card I made for my father-in-law which is on its way to country Queensland. It uses the vintage-look Newsprint Desinger Series Paper, with a little birdie from the Always set. I love the feeling of making something special for somone special.....

My next Scrappin Sunday is on the 12th September and I have 2 spots left so let me know by email if you'd like to join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating. Just $10 includes your goody bag, afternoon tea and use of my tools, scraps and creative juices! I have plenty of supplies for sale and lots of preloved items just waiting to be re-homed.

Happy crafting!

Love Carolyn :))