Kelly Slattery - Kids, Motherhood and other stuff

Auctions For Christchurch

My friend Louise has undertaken the massive effort to organise crafty auctions to aid the victims of the Christchurch Earthquake.

She has received a heap of donations from around the country & is running the auctions on facebook.

I have donated some Stampin' Up! goodies:

1 x Happy Moments Stamp Set (set of 7 stamps)
1 x Autumn Flair Stamp Set (set of 8 stamps)
1 x Scallop Square Punch
1 x Set of Stampin' Up! In Color Markers

All you need to do is email Louise to get a paddle number & then email your bids to Louise - it's a silent auction & 100% of the proceeds will be donated.

I think this is such a fabulous concept - crafty shopping to help those in need, sheer brilliance - you get to shop & the victims get the financial benefite -  now that's a win/win situation if ever I heard one!

So get behind this fanatsic effort & shop to help our friends & families in Christchurch!!

Cocktails & Craft - You're Invited...

On April 1st Stampin' Up! is launching the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue!

I'm hosting a Cocktails & Craft evening so you can sample some of the cool new products...it's free to attend & you'll make some fabulous projects!

Contact me today to RSVP.

I'd love to see you there!

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.

BOXING DAY SALE!!!

5% off AND Free Shipping on all orders until midnight tonight!!

ONE DAY ONLY

Grab a bargain from the Inventory Sale or top up your stamp pads - what ever it is that you need order it today!

Use the online order form to place your order.

Great Grads is only $26.98 - I've always thought this is a great one for primary school teachers...Imagine sending your charges off into the big wide world with a special message of encouragement in a personalised hand made card - that would be so awesome!!

Seeing Spots is one of those super versatile sets that are fabulous for backgrounds & accesnts - great value at just $26.96

I'll confess that I ordered the Jumbo Outline Alphabet set - at $45.98 it was too good to resist...and then I get my demonstrator discount on top of that - so a SUPER BARGAIN!!

Place your order here.

Summer Mini Launch

I hope you've downloaded your copy of the mini catalogue (you can click the image in the side bar).

A huge thank you to my darling husband who helped get everything ready for the Summer Mini Launch, we all had a great time.

Can you think of a more fabulous way to kick off the festive season??

The Butterfly Prints stamp set & coordinating punch were a huge hit!

In other exciting news I am thrilled to be a Friend of PageMaps and you can see my contribution to December's CardMaps here.

To keep up to date with all my events, be sure to sign up to receive my newsletter.

Secret Recipe

Ok, It's obviously not so secret (I'm sharing it on the internet) - but it's the simplest & yummiest dip recipe.

I pinched it off my sister a couple of years ago - well it seems like a couple of years ago, but I was living in Australia at the time - so it's got to be over 10 years ago!!

Lordy! How times flies!!

Anyway, summer is just around the corner & this dip is great with vege sticks and really it couldn't be easier:

Mix 1/2 jar of Corn Relish (I like Cerebos) with 1 tub of Sour Cream (I usually go the Lite version).

If you'd like to try some I'll be serving it with the refreshments at the Summer Mini Launch on December 1st - so drop me a line to let me know you're coming ;o)

If you can't make it to the launch, but would like to receive a hard copy of the Summer Mini Cataloguethen send me an email

An Invitation - Cocktails & Craft

Join me in celebrating the launch of the Stamin' Up! Summer Mini Catalogue.

Opportunity Night

Want to find out more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator??

I am hosting an Opportunity Night on January 26th 2010.

Start your year off on the right foot with Stampin' Up!

Come along & get all your questions answered.

If you live out of town email me today & I'll send you out an info pack.

Christmas Countdown

My Christmas Countdown newsletter is scheduled to go out tomorrow morning.

It's exclusive to my newsletter subscribers, so if you'd like to receive weekly inspiration during the lead up to Christmas be sure to sign up for my newsletter ------------------------------------>>>>>>>>>

Another way I'm helping you to kick start the countdown to Christmas is by holding a Christmas Card Buffet on World Card Making Day this coming Saturday, October 3rd.

You can find out more here.

Spaces are still available & I'd love to see you there.

World Card Making Day

October traditionally starts the busiest card-making time of the year & in recognition of this Paper Crafts Magazine established World Card Making Day.

The first WCMD was held on October 7th 2006 & was aimed at the Paper Crafts Magazine audience only, however it received an overwhelmingly positive response & gained world wide popularity and the holiday (National Card Making Day) became known as World Card Making Day from then on.

World Card Making Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in October &  is a day for all card makers to unite & celebrate the creativity that is at the heart of card making.

To celebrate World Card Making Day I am hosting a Christmas Card Buffet.

I have been busy preparing for the day & creating samples, you get to pick & choose which cards you want to make.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the cards I've got lined up for the event:

 

I hope you can join me on Saturday October 3rd - be sure to book in early - give me a call on (09) 265 055 or email me to reserve your spot.