New Goodies....

Check out Scrapbook Capital - Lorrie has just got a whole heap of NEW GOODIES in....
Cant wait to get my hands on my order.....
Check out the What's New Section
Pritt Power Glue (90ml) for $11.50....that is so cheap

I made a heap of cards with Suz on Wed.....I will take some pics tomorrow when Lauchie is at Kinder....So check back tomorrow for some peeks.

I have a workshop tomorrow night too....so will be busy prepping for that.
What is everyone else up to this weekend?
Dale's baseball team has made the semi-finals....so we will be hanging out at baseball for the remainder of the w'end...which is ok...as the weather has just been gorgoues for hanging outside!

Whats been Happenin'

Well Ive been busy!!!!

I finally got around to posting off a Circle Journal for CIS - so Julie should be getting that very soon....Can't wait to get my next one....I then only have a couple more to do and then its NO MORE CJ's EVER......EVER....EVER again!!!!

also to the GIRLS who WON the Goodie bags left over from my MINI Launch....they were posted on the weekend...so you should get them soon too....sorry about the wait...I just didnt have time to get them all packed and sent out any sooner....Let me know when they arrive...and of course what you think!!!!

Friday night I had a workshop in Baccas Marsh...OMG! that is a long way a way.....but I had a great time....and the Hostess was just lovely....

Saturday I had the girls over for a day of scrapbooking, and of course chatting....I managed to get a few things on my 'to do' list done...so that was good.....The other girls did a great job....getting numerous projects finished off. YOU GIRLS ROCK!
Saturday night I went to my sis's boyfriends b'day party...so that was good....I also got to catch up with my mum and dad...

Sunday we went to watch a baseball game at Frankston....HOW nice was the weather on Sunday....and of course Monday was just gorgeous too....BRING ON SUMMER!

Monday Lauchie had swimming....he is doing so well....He received a certificate for 'treading water' and he may go up to the next level next week.....
Monday night i went to my first ever POSTIE party...they have some nice stuff.....

Tuesday (TODAY) - I caught up with Dee for a fundraiser for her friend....It was great to catch up again, even though it was only for a short time...We will be catching up for coffee again soon.
I also received my COMISSIONED Layout back from Scrapbook Creations....It was supposed to appear in this months Issue 45...but will be featured in next months instead (due to them running out of room) I seriously cant wait to see this LO in print...as I spent so much time on it...and im so thrilled with the results - so make sure you take a look at Scrapbook Creations Issue #46 - Ill let you know when i receive my free copy.
I also SPLURGED today...big time!
I have been so sick of buying cheapo vacuums (mind you, a cheap vacuum is still $200) so i went out and bought a DYSON....OMG! Im in LOVE and so is Dale...lol!...YOu should have seen how much dust came out of the carpet in the lounge...OMG!!!

Tomorrow I'm having a scrap day with my friend Suzie...after I drop off Lauchie at Daycare....Im really looking forward to it...Not sure if I will Scrap or Stamp.....maybe a bit of both...Hopefully I will have something to share with you all at the end of the day....fingers crossed.....

MINI Board Book CLASS...

Last nights class was so much fun
The girls really liked their mini board books


Angie's


Becky's


Michelle's




My next class is on THURSDAY night...and this is what we are creating

SECRET BOX CARD

Fill with secret notes...or something delicious like CHOCOLATE!

Thursday 23rd of August @ 7.30pm
Cost: $15 (includes all materials and template)

I would also like to WELCOME Sandra M to my Stampin' Up! Team - I know we are going to have heaps of fun creating together. Thanks so much for joining Sandra - you are going to have a BLAST!!!!

GOODIE Bag WINNERS....and other stuff!!!

I decided to draw out 3 names for the GOODIE BAGS
so the following 3 need to email me with their postal address....and I will send them out!

JODE

JOLENE

and

LOUISE

congrats girls....

Onto the other stuff.....
thanks Jolene for pointing this out to me

http://www.forkeepscreativescrapbooking.com.au/

Hopefully this is a glimpse of whats to come....I really want to make the cover one day...hehehe
I created this LO a while ago...for CIS Design Team Competition...It is one of my all time favs.

SOME more EXCITING NEWS....

Stampin' Up! is going to be at PAPERIFIC in 2007

October 12th - 14th

at The Pavillion at Docklands

I will be demonstrating all day on the SATURDAY, with a wonderful group of girls

SO why not come along on the Saturday...so that I can meet you...

and so that you can have a play with our wonderful Stampin' Up! goodies

Stampin' Up! at Paperific

If you would like to receive further information, or if you would like to JOIN my Stampin' Up! TEAM - please do not hesitate to contact me

fleurie78@optusnet.com.au

Check out the 'official' Melbourne Paperific Expo website here.

August Stamp a Stack

Here is what we created for this months Stamp a Stack


Scribble This Stamp Set - from the NEW Mini Catalogue


Same Sketch....different colour combinations (2 old olive, 3 regal rose)

Seeing Spots Stamp Set


Same sketch....different colour combinations (2 Not Quite Navy, 3 So Saffron)

all up 10 Cards created - $15 (all materials provided)

I'm now taking bookings for
SEPTEMBER Stamp a Stack
Tuesday 18th of September @ 7.30pm
book your spot TODAY...to avoid disappointment
fleurie78@optusnet.com.au

Exciting News....Exciting News......
ScrapFX has launched their brand NEW website
You can check out all their designs
Make sure you tell your Local Scrapbook Shop to stock ScrapFX

ScrapFX Website

(you can see some of my Layouts in the gallery too...*g*)

I have a workshop tonight and also another on Friday....so I wont be around till saturday....
have a great weekend everyone.....!

as promised............

Pics from my MINI Catalogue Parties.....

I just want to say a HUGE thanks to everyone who came along - I had such a great time....and I have LOVED hearing the great reviews.....





Display table - I tried to make up a bit of everything using the NEW products from the MINI Catalogue.


GOODIE BAGS..............

Make and Take 1

Stamp Sets: Office Accroutement, All Year Cheer I
Ink: Taken with teal, Rose Red, Basic Black
Cardstock: Rose Red, whisper white

Make and Take 2

side view

(template from SCS - modified)

Stamp Set: Scribble This
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Cool Caribbean
Other: white grosgrain, horizontal slit punch

Here are some close ups of the samples






thanks again to all those who attended.....

POST a comment...and you will have the chance to WIN one of the spare GOODIE bags, + 1 each of the Make and Takes....Entries CLOSE Sunday next week!

Instead of CLEANING.............

I've been scrapping......
I couldnt resist the challenges over at Crafting In Style Cybercrop this weekend.
I managed to get 2 out of the 3 challenges done....and still may have a go at Chall.3

ok...here is what i created for challenge 1


and here is my attempt at challenge 2


thanks for popping in.....dont forget to check back tomorrow for all the 'inside' pics from my MINI Catalogue Launch Parties.....

bye........................................

WOW what a night

We had an awesome night, at my FIRST ever MINI catty party.....
The next is on this Sunday afternoon at 2pm

Because i dont want to ruin the suprise for the Sunday girls....I wont be uploading any pics till Sunday night...sorry

It will be worth the wait....I promise!!!!

I have a workshop tonight...and then ill be checking out the challenges at CIS for their August Cybercrop, that starts tonight.

Have a great weeked everyone...and dont forget to check in later on Sunday night for the MINI Catty Pictures........

MINI Chipboard Booklet CLASS
Would you like to create one of these gorgeous baby booklets?


(materials will vary - choose from girl or boy theme)
I have 4 spots remaining.

Tuesday 21st of August @ 7.30pm
ALL Materials provided - $25

email me TODAY to book your place
fleurie78@optusnet.com.au

2 Days to go..................

are you excited??????????
I know I am...actually I'm getting a little nervous....
I have been busily making samples with all the new goodies....as well as prepping for the Make and Takes....and also putting together your GOODIE BAGS.....

yep i said goodie bags...hehehehehehe!

Check out that cardstock....GOOD things will come from it.....WINK WINK!!!

I keep getting bookings for the Wednesday night...so IM HUGELY BOOKED OUT
I still have a couple of spots left for the Sunday afternoon....so if you are wanting to come along for a great afternoon out....then email me to book your place....

What else have i been up too?
Well ive had a flood of Workshop bookings...and I'm just loving it....The MINI Catalogue is already prooving to be HUGELY popular (I predicted it would...lol!)

I also just received an order from the US - from a great little site called OH MY CRAFTS - my friend Lynne and I went halvies in the postage and STOCKED up on the CARDS books...They normally retail for around $40 (Ive seen them for even more than this too) but we managed to get them for around US$5each - TOTAL BARGAIN....I got onto this site from a friend (thanks Pam W) - I also bought some NEW Cuttlebug embossing plates...they too were really cheap

Check out the site when you get a chance....they tend to have sales fairly often....

Tomorrow we have Swimming...and ill be catching up with Dee - and then making more samples and goodie bags, in readiness for WEDNESDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY ARVO

see you all there!!!!!

oh and I must not FORGET.....I have been working on a few little projects of late...for the Lovely JANE Fitchett owner and creator of Crafty Matters - Go and check out all the awesome creations for Augusts SHOW and TELL. I just LOVE the plain bisque pieces - you can decorate them however you like....
be sure to leave a comment for Jane....and the other talented girls who created gorgeous projects this month!
Orders can also be placed direct with Jane
check out CRAFTY MATTERS for further details

Latest Layouts

Here are my Latest Lo's
The first is the Layout that I created for Jolene's Online Retreat over at Crafting in Style - I had such a Blast - creating this LO for the retreat....
You can see what everyone else created HERE


All materials are Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Boadacious Bouquet, Label Classics, Headline Alphabet
Inks: Ruby Red, Cool Caribbean, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery
Cardstock: Whisper White
Other: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way glue pen

the other is one I finished last week....I started if off for a challenge...but then it transformed into something totally different...I still LOVE the end results though.


Dont forget Stampin' Up's! MINI Catalogue is now available to VIEW Online and you can also now place orders. Check out all the YUMMY Goodies - HERE
Or if you would like to receive a copy - email me with your postal address, and I will get one sent straight out to you
fleurie78@optusnet.com.au

August's Stampin' Up! PROMO is also now available - Check it out HERE

HOORAY FOR HOSTESSES - AUG PROMOTION

Well ive been waiting up for the latest Stampin' Up Promotion
and without further ado.....

August's PROMOTION

Hooray for Hostesses

Be the star of the party when you bring the stamping festivities home with a workshop between 1 August and 15 September.

Share stamping at your gathering, and enjoy an extra party favor by adding one of three free pre-selected stamp sets to your already fantastic hostess benefits.

This special gift (a hostess appreciation set) is a thankyou for inviting everyone to your workshop.

Choose one of these pre-selected stamp sets FOR FREE with a $600 workshop

Petal Prints 108890 $53.95
Nice & Easy Notes 108881 $53.95
All About U 108721 $53.95

VIEW COLOUR FLIER HERE


Contact Me to book a workshop and to become part of the creative celebration.
fleurie78@optusnet.com.au