New Mini Catalogue samples, and a Piano....

Hmmm that got you looking, didn't it!!

Have been playing with the new sets I preordered from the Mini Catalogue, and here are some of the results.... The first is one of the designs for my Christmas in July Stamp-a-Stack, using the Wishing You set from the Mini Catalogue.... I will have the Mini Catalogues very soon and will be giving them away upon request..... Want one? Lots of yummy things to see! Just email me.... cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au . I also still have a couple of spots left in the Mini Catalogue Launch that a few of the members in my team and I are planning for the 31st July.... Cost is $10, which you can put towards your order of $50 or more on the night, and there will be things to make, things to win, and lots of fun to be had!!!!!!

I have a couple of spots left in my next Christmas Stamp-a-Stack on the 25th July too... email me and let me know if you would like to come...

Ok, the Christmas card on the left here uses Very Vanilla and So Saffron card stock, with Gold ink, Gold brads and Gold cord. We also made another design which I will post another time..... All images © Stampin' Up! ® 1990 - 2007, Artwork by Cheryl Andrews.

This next card I made using some

of the leftovers from the Stamp-a-Stack.... I have used the Polka Dots and Paisley set from the new Mini, and used So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Regal Rose and Very Vanilla card stock. The ink is Regal Rose, Always Artichoke, and both the markers in these colours too.... There is also some silver cord, and an aluminium small round tag... All images © Stampin' Up!® 1990 - 2007, artwork by Cheryl Andrews (Got the tag idea from the Mini Catty)

You can purchse all these thrings through me as well....

So! What about the piano, you ask... Well, I have an old upright piano here that I want to get rid of for $100. It is in ok condition, however it is a semitone flat, so only suitable to bang around on, not for teaching or learning with a mind to develop ones ear.... My kids have had a great time with it, and are seeming to be more serious about piano lessons, so I am actually investing in an electronic keyboard with weighted keys, which will never go out of tune.... I have not had it tuned for a couple of years, and the piano tuner I had out just the other week said it was well enough in tune with itself, just not able to be tuned up the semitone anymore.... So sadly, it must go in the name of my children becoming concert pianists..... ;-) You will need a trailer, and my hubby will help you load it..... if you are reasonably local, he will also help you unload it....

More Watercolor Wonder Crayon Techniques

Thanks to my upline, the Lovely Linda, (check out her blog over there on the right) I have a really cute design showing off another use for the crayons... (Thanks Lovely Linda!)

On a Sahara Sand base card, I have layered a Cranberry Crisp piece, stamped in Cranberry Crisp with the tree branch from Touch of Nature. Along the bottom is stamped the scalloped lace image from Trimtastic again in Cranberry Crisp, with a strip of the stripey Treehouse paper scalloped with the corner rounder punch (remove the guard). A tag stamped with the branch in Sahara Sand and finished with some linen thread adds the sentiment using the black marker to highlight the appropriate words from the William Shakespeare quote from the set. The butterfly is stamped in Basic Black ink on vellum paper, and when dry, coloured roughly on the reverse side with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons to give this beautiful effect... A one and a quarter inch circle punch creates the window, with a slender frame created by punching first the one and a quarter inch circle, then the one and three quarter inch circle around it on Sahara Sand card stock.... Images © Stampin' Up! 1990 - 2007. Don't forget the Just Add Water promotion, with 25% off the Watercolor Wonder Crayons and/or the Watercolor Pencils for each $50 spent on Stampin' Up! products. (Scroll down for more info)

Don't forget to book in for my Christmas in July Stamp-a-Stack this month! The 12th July is already full, but I still have spots on the 25th....

Also, the new Spring Mini Catalogue will be available soon, and we are having a Mini Catalogue Launch on Tuesday, 31st July, 7:30 pm, to celebrate! Cost is $10, refundable with your purchase of $50 or more.... Let me know ASAP if you want to come, as space is limited, and prepayment is required to secure your place. Lots of fun, with things to make, and prizes too... If I don't already have your email address, then email me (cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au) and I will email you back with all the details....

A very big Welcome to the newest member of my team - Kerry is based in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney, so if you need a workshop down in that area, she's your girl.... Hi Kerry! So my little team is growing.... now there are 5 of us! If you have been umming and arring about becoming a demonstrator yourself, let me assure you that it takes all kinds - A full-on business, a chance to make 'pocket money', a hobby, a discount demonstrator, selling to friends and family.... I am making some 'pocket money' to pay for my own stampin' habit ;-) :-) :-0 and to cover things like piano lessons for my kids.... perfect for me! I even covered the cost of my Starter Kit in the first 3 months.... even better!! Besides that, I am having SO MUCH FUN!!! I've made heaps of great friends, become part of a company that has a philosophy that puts people and relationships FIRST (fits right in with my own outlook on life), and get the most fantastic support and encouragement from my upline, sidelines and downlines..... not to mention all the other girls in the Elite Stampers team.... (Hi Gang!) I find it hard to call what i do "Work"! Surely one shouldn't get PAID to do this???!!

Email me at cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au to get an information pack.......

And the Winner is.........

Hello Hello! How exciting! It's the 1st July and it would appear that we have a winner for the 'Around the Block' retired hostess set from the Stampin' Up!® 2006-2007 Idea Book and Catalogue.... Drumroll...... Congratulations to MICHELE JUTRISA from the Southern Highlands! Woo Hoo Michele! Thanks for subscribing to my blog, Lovey! It's definitely paid off for you..... I'll actually be seeing Deb on Friday, so I will give it to her then, and she can pass it on to you... (Hi Deb! Thanks Dearest.....;-))

So to all of you who subscribed, I am honoured and humbled that you think my blog is worth looking at more than once! I wish I had a free stamp set for all of you..... Instead, I have another card for you to look at....

I really love the set 'Roses in Winter'. I made this one for my Mother-in-law for her birthday. I've actually used the same sketch for quite a few cards, including baby cards and sympathy cards. I CASEd the sketch from a card the lovely Claire from Elite Stampers made for her new baby niece. You can see more of Claire's work in the Elite Challenges Blog, and check out her blog too - it's in the Elite Challenges Blogroll.... I have used......Apricot Appeal, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst card stock and ink, Mellow Moss ink, and Moss Gingham ribbon. I also used Everyday Flexible Phrases in addition to the Roses in Winter Set. The three quarter inch circle punch created the scalloped edge. All images © Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. You can make lots of different sized scalloped edges with the different sized circle punches, as well as the slit punch AND the corner rounder!!!! The corner rounder makes a more subtle curve..... very nice. I'll have to get me one of those!!

Don't lose heart now that the prize has been drawn, and you have not won.... I will have more competitions coming up very soon.....

For those of you who are local, I have two Stamp-a-Stack classes coming up in July..... the Class on the 12th (Thursday week at 7:30 pm) still has a couple of spots left, and the class on the 25th (a Wednesday night at 7:30pm) has spaces also.... be quick! I am waiting for confirmation from a few girls, so let me know to secure your place!!! We are making 6 Christmas cards (3 each of 2 designs) for $10.... There will be more every month now until Christmas, so you can build up your supply....

Happy Stampin', Cyber Friends!!!!