Kelly Slattery - Kids, Motherhood and other stuff

Spring Song Cards

I spent a wonderful afternoon hosting an Afternoon Tea Party for mums & daughters (although sons are more than welcome too).

Unfortunately I completely forgot to take photos :o(

After the party I was completely in the mood to create & I remembered a team challenge we had on our demonstrator forum - unfortunately I missed the deadline - but the flip side of that is that I made two cute cards!

The challenge was inspired by Spring being around the corner & we had to use the colour yellow on our project... after checking through my photos & not finding any scrapbooking inspiration I decided to make a card.

I pulled out my Spring Song stamp set, & had a play:

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Spring Song (115878) $30.95, Frames with a Flourish (116358) $75.95

Ink: Stazon Jet Black (101406) $17.95

DSP: Tea Party (113992) $19.95

A4 Card: Certainly Celery/24pk (108619) $12.50, So Saffron/24pk (108611) $12.50, Whisper White/40pk (106549) $16.25

Markers $6.75ea: Chocolate Chip (100071), Close to Cocoa (100072), Old Olive (100079), More Mustard (100076), Regal Rose (105108), Certainly Celery (105106)

Tools & Accessories: Blender Pens/3pk (102845) $22.50, Stampin' Pastels (105542) $57.95, Scallop Edge Punch (112091) $35.95, Mat Pack (105826) $22.50

September Stamp-A-Stack

Can you believe September is almost here??

That means another month full of classes & kicking of September is my Stamp-A-Stack class on Friday 4th at 10.30am

Stamp-A-Stack classes are great fun!

I'm the type of person who likes to use what I've got (and believe me I've got plenty!), so in my SAS (stamp-a-stack) classes we get to play with different colours & stamp sets.

This month we'll be making a mix of Christmas Cards & Birthday Cards - 4 designs, 3 of each, for a total of 12 cards...all for $20

 

You can book in to Friday's Stamp-A-Stack Class by calling me on (09) 265 0555 or emailing me. If you can't make in on Friday morning, this class will be repeated on Wednesday Sept. 30th at 7pm.

For more class details you can download a September class schedule here

Jargon & Drawers

Do you get confused when you're reading blogs online.

Do you see things like IYKWIM, ROFLMBO, IMHO and wonder what the heck they're talking about?

Well, I used to be like that & I know how frustating it can be to try to read this stuff - it's like  foreign language when you're staring out, so I've just added a Jargon page to help you decipher acronyms that you see around.

There's a link in the left hand column.

I've got a few to get you started, but as I was trying to think of more I realised that they are so much a part of my language now that it's hard to think of any - so if you have acronyms that you want translated please just email me & I'll add them to the list.

And what good is a post without a pretty picture??

 

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Do you recall my post telling you how to make a little matchbox??

Well, with a few little modifications you make make a super-cute set of mini drawers.

I've simply made 2 matchboxes, with covers, added a little DSP & rhinestone brads to the drawer fronts, then wrapped the set with a strip of DSP & embellished the top with some bits & pieces including some Summer Love rub-ons.

These matchboxes start with a base 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", score on all sides at 3/4"

Covers are 3" x 8", scored at 2 1/16", 3 3/8, 4 15/16", 5 3/4"

I have customised the scoring on the DSP outer cover once I've assembled the boxes.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Great Friend 116889

Inks:

Card stock: Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Kraft, whisper white

Hoppy Memories Layout

I do love the bright colours of the Hoppy Memories Kit.

After making my flip album I decied to turn my hand to a layout.

I took this pic of my nephew, Malakai, in June, when we went to the Gold Coast for a holiday.

He got a new bike for his birthday & he just LOVED it - he's a speedy little fella ;o) so I caught this shot as he was whizzing past...Oh and I happened to be lying on the ground waiting for the shot ;o)

 

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I have coloured some of my (kiwi kiss) corduroy brads with ink to get the black to match my title - I like the effect ;o)

Supplies:

Kit: Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit (113936) $43.95

Other: On Board Loads of Letters (112084) $28.50, Basic Black Ink (101179) $13.95, Corduroy Brads (114338) $22.95, Uniball Signo Gel Pen (105021) $8.95

Tools: Scallop edge Punch (112091) $35.95, Sponge Daubers/12pk (102892) $24.95

You can place an order for any of these items by phoning (09 265 0555), emailing me direct, or by using the online order form.

Weekend Activities

On the weekend I had a stall at a local fair & it was alot of fun.

I had my daughter Taiga helping me out, along with my two nieces.

We ran a prize draw for a framed page, some product & a gift voucher for a scrapbooking class for 4 people.

Congratulations goes to Valerie of Halfmoon Bay for winning the prize!

I really enjoy introducing people to the world of Stampin' Up!

People are amazed that our stamps produce such good images - but I guess that's why they've won the Creating Keepsakes Readers Choice award for rubber stamps for 9 years in a row!!

If you would like to be introduced to the wonderful world of Stampin' Up! I am hosting a workshop in my studio on Thursday September 3rd at 7pm - just email me to RSVP & I'll give you further details.

Hope you've had a great start to your week :o)

Hoppy Memories

On the weekend I played with the Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit.

When the catalogue first came out, Hpoppy Memories was one of the kits that really caught my eye, I just LOVE happy colours :o)

Well, I finally bought the kit a couple of weeks ago & have just had a play & it is soooo cute!!

I'm teaching a Flip Album class this week, which is inspired by Amy Celona's idea to use half a Simply Scrappin' kit to create an album & I thought I'd use the Hoppy Memories Kit to create another album...I am so happy with how this turned out!!

 

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How cute is that colour combo!! Kiwi Kiww, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise & Real Red - YUM!

Now, I still have half of the kit left, so we'll see what I can create with that a little later in the week ;o)

Like I said, this week I am teaching how to make this album using the Sweet Nothing's Kit.

If you would like a copy of September's Classes you can download a copy here

Special Offer: Anyone who orders a Simply Scrappin' Kit (pg136-138 of your IBC) BEFORE 30th August 2009 will receive a copy of the instructions on how to make this album.

Supplies:

Kit: Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit (113936) $43.95

Other: Riding Hood Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon/13.7m (111374) $22.95

You can place an order for any of these items by phoning (09 265 0555), emailing me direct, or by using the online order form.

Sense of Time with Vellum

I created this card a little while ago after seeing the Stamping411 sketch.

 

As soon as I saw the sketch I knew I wanted to use the Sense of Time clock and here's what I did:

 

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This card went AWOL for a little while - I took it to one of lovely hostess's house to show her some samples & inadvertently left it there when it slipped down the side of the couch - I hadn't realised & was hunting high & low for it all around the house - then, when I held the workshop last weekend my lovely hostess let me know that she had found it for me - YAY!

This was a super easy card to make - but I think it works perfectly with the sketch.

I've actually used the poppin' pastels technique on the clock & cogs, then layered over with some of Stampin' Up!'s gorgeous vellum card stock, then added the touch of ribbon with one of the new brads from the Spring Mini & finally used my markers to colour my sentiment & layered it over the top with dimensionals - I really do love that sentiment stamp!!

 

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Sense of Time (116885) $46.95
Ink : VersaMark (102283) $16.50

Card Stock:Kraft/40pk (106554) $16.25, Very Vanilla/40pk (106550) $16.25, Chocolate Chip/24pk (108599) $12.50, Vellum Card Stock/20pk (106584) $14.75
Accessories: 1" Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Grosgrain/9.1m (111849) $23.50, 5/16" Brads/80pk - Neutrals Assortment (112534) $18.50, Stampin' Pastels (105542) $57.95, Chocolate Chip Marker (100071) $6.75, Close to Cocoa Marker (100072) $6.75

Tools: Sponge Daubers

You can place an order for any of these items by phoning (09 265 0555), emailing me direct, or by using the online order form.

Invitation to Join my Newsletter

Did you know that I have a free newsletter that you can subscribe to?

I was just working on it this morning & thought I really should invite you to join up if you haven't already.

It's a great way to get tips & techniques that aren't posted on the blog, this month I've been having some fun working on some videos.

The sign up box is just over there on the right >>>>>>>>>

My subscribers get first dibs on all my specials so, sign up today to :o)

There's also link to archives on the right if you want a preview.

Secret Sister Fun

Man, I love Stampin' Up!

At Convention someone suggested that our Creative Inkers Group join with a Western Australia group & extend our sisterhood across the Tasman and that is what we have done.

This week I received a gorgeous parcel of goodies from my secret sis in Oz:

 

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My sis sent me a letter with tips on how she manages her workshops, her creations have inspired some great ideas & her generosity still has me grinning :o)

This is just another one of the reasons I love being part of Stampin' Up! - the discount is great, the workshops are fun, the swaps are fabulous BUT the bonds of sisterhood both near & far.... they're the icing on the cake!!

If you would like to know more about being a demonstrator I'd be happy to answer any questions you have - just drop me a line or give me a call on (09) 265 0555.

Hope you're having a fabulous week :o)

Stampin' Up! Team Work

One of the cool things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is being part of a team.

Each month we get together for training & its a great time to get to know each other & share ideas.

Its so nice to spend time with friends who love the same things you do!

Last weekend was one of our training days & we shared swaps from the Mini Catalogue.

I really enjoy swapping because it gives you a chance to see different stamp sets that you haven't bought in real life examples & it exposes you to new ideas & inspiration & while you're at it you can pick a team member's brain & get tips on how to execute different techniques ;o)

Here are some of the swaps we shared.

I'm not sure who created some of them, but I do know that the pink Butterfly card (Great Friend) is from Karen Rogers, the 3 ornament Christmas Card (Tree trimmings) is from Rachael Knight & the Santa tri-fold card (Good Cheer) is from Yvonne Robertson.

 

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If you would like to know more about being a demonstrator I'd be happy to answer any questions you have - just drop me a line or give me a call on (09) 265 0555.