Delightful Decorations and Contempo Christmas matched with Ornament Punch

As promised here are the samples of the Christmas projects we made last weekend. The colour combo I choose was inspired by the new SU Christmas paper Jolly Holly and teams Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler (a beautiful rich red). The first card uses the tree from Contempo Christmas and to make the two tone effect I have stamped in Old Olive and then used a tissue to remove ink from the pot and the star, then simply used a marker to add the Cherry colour - this technique is really easy when you have the Stampin' Write Markers. Also on this card I have used Old Olive Satin ribbon, the pretty Eyelet Border punch and the greeting sits on the groovy Modern Label punch.

Next up is a square card that uses the large flourish from Baroque Motifs to act as the bush/tree from which your ornaments hang. The 4 ornaments in the Delightful Decorations set (plus one from Contempo Christmas) perfectly match the large Ornament punch. Everyone at my workshop was so excited when they found out there was no need to cut out the decorations - just punch away!  This card is finished off with a touch of Versamarking and a big bow using Wide Groosgrain Striped ribbon

And finally this set makes some cute tree ornaments, a little set of 3 or 4 would make a cute, simple and economical Chrissy gift.

If you're thinking about getting started on some Chrissy cards or gifts and not sure where to start, or you need to top up supplies, give me a hoy and I'll try to help as much as I can. Don't forget SU has a great Christmas special on now until the 30 November where you get a free spool of ribbon when ordering a stamp set bundle. My email is cazza74@iinet.net.au or just give me a bell 0408 472 510

Have a great week

Love Caz xx

Dress Up for Christmas

The girls and I had a great Chrissy workshop on Sunday, Santa Hats were donned and it was a Delightfully Decorative Day! We made at least 3 main cards each, a set of Tree Ornaments and some cute little Dove cards using my new 2 Step Bird Punch. Stay tuned in the next few days for photos of my Christmas card designs using the beautiful new paper set Jolly Holly.

I've just found out about the fab Christmas special Stampin' Up! are offering this year - its free ribbon reels when you order a "Christmas Bundle" now until the 30 Nov. Here are the details:

Plus all orders received by this Sun 24th go in the draw to win a brand new hostess stamp set Silhouette Sentiments plus a collection of other SU goodies.


Just 9 more sleeps til all my "Christmasses come at once" - yes Miss Sophie is coming all the way from the North Pole!

Love Caz xx

Christmas workshop details

Every year we all say “I’ll get ready for Chrissy early next year”…….. well with only 12 weeks til Christmas this is your opportunity to prepare before the silly takes up all your time. I will be holding a day of Christmas Craft where we will be making a variety of gorgeous cards, gifts, tags and ornaments using the beautiful new stamp sets Delightful Decorations and Contempo Christmas and matching ornament punch – this is fabulous! Here’s all the details….

What: CAZ’S CHRISSY CRAFT WORKSHOP
Where: Sunday 17th October from 12 - 4.30pm
When: My place at 4/27 Myrtle St Rydalmere
How much: $15 which covers all the materials to make all your creations plus light lunch, lollies and lots of tips and tricks, PLUS a goody bag with supplies to take home to make more cards! We will also have a fabulous SU lucky door prize – you get one ticket for every $30 products you order on the day
BYO: Scissors, SNAIL adhesive/glue if you have it
RSVP: Please book your place soon email cazza74@iinet.net.au or 0408 472 510 – you are also welcome to bring a friend or your Mum!

Crafty catch up and Christmas workshop

This weekend in Sydney has been a bit wet and wintery really, not the weather for long weekends and school holidays but pretty good for staying inside cooking and crafting up a storm! Here are some of the cards I have been creating for friends near and far:

and a little birdie inside

After a very successful new catalogue launch party at my friend Michelle's home in Cherrybrook, I have been inspired to create lots of cards and gifts, and even start planning some Christmassy things! Ryn, Michelle and I put on a fun day of make and takes, product demos and nibblies, I think the 20 or so ladies who droppped in enjoyed seeing some new goodies and took away lots of ideas in their very own goody bag - as well as bagging the gorgeous 2010 -2011 Idea Book and Catalogue. If you'd like a copy just let me know and I can get it in the mail for you ($14 posted or $10 in person).

My next workshop on Sunday 17th October will be a Christmas theme and as well as cards we will be making gorgeous little decorations which make a cute, economical gift. I'll be back with a sneak peak and all the details soon.

Well done to the Dragons and the Pies, and go the Aussies in New Delhi!

Love Caz xx