{The Magic of Stamping on Candles}

A very, very simple and quick project. I've used Solemn Stillness here. The tag is actually quite nice, but I see the flash removed my efforts from the picture. This is a fabulous way to really jazz up and personalize a few items from the $2 shop - candles and cello wrap. Last year I had my four, six, and eight year old daughters make candles with no problem.

{Cosmo Cricket Pop Can}

I just love this finished product. . . . love the colors, love the stamps, and LOVE the fun idea of "secretly" filling a can. I have one pack of these gorgeous papers left. I think I want to do these for Christmas, but might need to hire someone to clean my house in the meantime with all the projects I want to do . . .

{Tauranga Stamping Classes}

I am going to be in Tauranga this weekend - the 18th of November. While there, I'll be offering two classes with Pauline, a lovely lady on my team and with Tui, my right hand. We will do FIVE fantastic projects with you for only $30.

And that's not all! With that $30, you will also get a FREE 2007 Stampin Up! Idea Book and Catalogue (RRP 14.95). For those who already have the Idea Book and Catalogue (good job!), you will receive a $10 gift voucher for any order placed on the day.

We will be doing two Christmas cards, a gift box, a small gift item, and a scrapbooking layout. And most of all, we will have FUN! Door prizes, fun ladies, and exciting products ~ what more does a girl need? Okay, we'll throw in some chocolate . . . .

{Quick and Easy Christmas Cards Class}

Please email me and subscribe to my email class list for a photo and description of these projects. I have a few kits still available, but they go quickly . . .

{Merry Chistmas}

I demo'ed this card last class, thinking it was too simple for a class project. Well, everyone loved this one! Funny thing is, I did exactly the same thing last year - demoed a really quick project and everyone wanted to do that one instead of the projects I had planned! Oh, well, at least I'm keeping them enthused one way or another . . . .

So this one I saw somewhere, or at least similar, because the idea's been in my mind for a while. But I don't know where so I can't give proper credit. And maybe I did make it up? Not sure. But the idea is super simple - just one color, a wheel, and a sentiment. Oh, and the ribbon, or course. Must have ribbon.

The wheel is called Bold Snowflakes. Wheels are fabulous when you have lots of stamping to do - fast and painless. I then stamped the sentiment from the Glad Tidings set, tossed on some of the grosgrain ribbon and silver cord, added some organdy and a dash of glitter. Done!

Please contact me asap if you'd like to get the supplies for this project so I can be sure they get to you in plenty of time for the holidays.

The other thought is that you don't have to do snowflakes or even Christmas. This is a simple design that could be used with any wheel, any color, and any occasion.

{Taranki}

So many of you know I've been working my bum off (literally) for a competition in New Plymouth. It has finally come and gone and I took FIRST PLACE!

All the watered down soup, tiny quantities of oats, herbal tea, and weighing every meal paid off.

Now I am eating again and thoroughly enjoying it! But still eating well and clean because my next step is the National Competition.

Thanks to everyone for cheering me on. It's you who motivate me to challenge myself and to keep going.

{Small Gift Swaps}

I'm the very lucky lady who gets to work with a FANTASTIC group of Stampin Up demonstrators. One of the perks of my job is getting to do monthly swaps with such talented women. The month of October we swapped small gift ideas, and the results were just over the top! We had everything from scrapbooking kits, needle cases, pin cushions, treat bags, bookmarks, soap, various boxes, albums, and notebooks. Enjoy these photos of some of the goodies.

I included a close up of Anne's swap because she made me laugh. She made these cute lolly pouches, but no, no, I didn't get lollies. She gave me a muesli bar in mine! Gee, you'd think I was on some crazy diet or something!! :) Just to demonstrate how versatile one project can be in any case . . . .

I have the best ladies!