Kelly Slattery - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator

Need Some Therapy?

I was talking to someone the other day about hobbies and how they didn't have one.

I mentioned that I had never had one either before I discovered scrapbooking...but now, 4 years on - I can't really imagine what life would be like without the release that a hobby gives me.

Sure, I've turned my hobby into a business, but I still make time to just kick back & play & it's a great stress relief.

I find it quite relaxing and if you've seen some of my earlier work, you'll know that  I also use scrapbooking as a way to "empty my cup".

The creative side allows me to take my mind off any troubles & just focus on the task in front of me, while sometimes I use my journaling to express what I need to get off my chest - but other times it's just the sheer joy of making pretty things that breathes happy energy into our home :o)

So how about you, do find therapeutic benefits from your hobby??

 

Leave me a comment to let me know how scrapbooking or card making helps you.

The Next Photo I'm Going To Scrapbook

Well, It's been over a month and I haven't scrapped ONE photo from my sister's wedding..

I need some help, so I'm going to ask you to vote on which of the following photos I should scrap first.

Online Surveys & Market Research

Thanks for your help.

Printing Multi Photos at Harvey Norman or Norman Ross

I've got a quick video to share with you for the weekend...it's on how I get my photos printed at different sizes.

I moved away from printing at home because I wasn't getting the quality I wanted for my pages, but I missed being able to print at different sizes - because most of my shots filled the frame, so there was no room for croping to get a smaller pic.

On another note, I'm a matte girl all the way - I know its a divided field, but when it comes to fingerprints on photos, you can't beat a matte finish!

What do you think of this tip? Let me know in the comments section.

I hope you're having a great weekend - the weather is fabulous here!

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KellyStamps FaceBook Fan Page Official Launch!!

Today is the official launch of my FaceBook Page.

When you become a Facebook fan you will have access to:

• exclusive tutorials
• exclusive videos
• regular updates
• invitations to special events
• exclusive offers & deals

Become a fan today & get access to the Official Launch Special.

FREE Workshop

Do you want to let your creativity flow in 2010?

Why not join me for a FREE introductory workshop & get a taste of Scrapbooking, Card Making & Rubber Stamping.

The paper craft world is filled with wonderful people who share a love of craft & creativity.

You'll make new friends, learn a new hobby & discover how easy it is to create beautiful projects.

Call me now to reserve your seat!

 

One Tool I can't Live Without

I constantly find myself reaching for my Scallop Edge Punch - it seems to have become the one tool I can't live without.

It adds a super quick bit of prettiness to any project.

My sister & I had a book covering afternoon on Sunday & this year I decided to keep it super simple.

Covering books is a great project for using up papers that have been sitting for a year...you know the ones that you always intended to use, but never got around to LOL! In this case I've used some of my retired Stampin' Up! papers from last year - it's a good feeling to be using up old stuff :o)

In previous years I've gone all out & had the name & subject in stickers or stamps, but this year I was running low on supplies & time, so I delved into my digital scrapbooking brushes & just whipped up some labels - such a time saver - but nowhere near as cute!

Fortunately I had the Scallop Edge punch on hand to pretty it up.

If you don't already have a scallop edge punch, why not add one to your order today!

Don't forget that we're in Sale-A-Bration season - so if you order $120 in products you'll receive a free Sales-A-Bration stamp set of your choice for the sale-a-bration brochure.

Become a fan on Facebook

I will be officially launching my Facebook Business page on Friday with an exclusive special offer.

Become a fan today to make sure you don't miss out.

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Join the Stampin' Up! Family

When you join Stampin' Up! between 25th Jan- 31st March 2010 you can choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalogue valued up to $93.95!

Whether you want to stamp for pleasure or for profit contact me today to discover how becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator can benefit you.

Stampin' Up! Haiti Disaster Relief

I'm so proud to be part of Stampin' Up! - it's a company that is always looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

They're a friend that can be relied upon when the going gets tough. Last year Stampin' Up! stepped up to help with the bush fires in Australia, they found ways to help when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, when a tsunami struck Indonesia & when the Twin Towers were hit.

And now they've planned a way to help with the Haiti earthquake. In addition to supplying 5,000 hygiene kits Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from the sales of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set that is sold between now & February 28th, 2010.

For my part, to assist in the sales of this stamp set I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders that  include the I {heart} Hearts stamp set.

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With Valentine's Day a few weeks away, now is a great time to grab this set.

Order your set today using the online order form.

Last Days of the Inventory Sale

There's only a few days left to take advantage of the fabulous Inventory Sale.

You can save up to 50% on selected stamps sets & accessories.

Some sets have already sold out:

• Jumbo Outline Alphabet
• Just Riding
• Wild West Alphabet

But there are still plenty of other gorgeous sets available.

These sets are SQUARE CUT - which means that they require trimming.

If you would like me to trim them for you (as part of my happy customer service), just leave a comment in the "additional info" section on Online Order Form.

For those of you who receive my newsletter - there is a special offer available, so be sure to check your email :o)

You can click the image for a larger view of the inventory list:

I'm surprised the Wonderful Favourites hasn't sold out yet!

Don't forget, if you'd like me to trim your stamps, just add a comment.

Order now using the Online Order Form - sale ends Sunday 24th January!!