Hostess and Customer Appreciation Open House

This Friday I am hosting an Open House for all my lovely Customers and Hostess. It is also a chance to start celebrating the Festive Season. There will be projects to make, gifts, ideas and much more. They will be even getting a sneak peak at the new Summer Mini Catalgoue which goes live on December 1. If you would like to come along or find out what Stampin' Up! is all about then please come. All you need to do is email or call and let me know so I can include you in my numbers. You are welcome to come between 10am-2pm or from 4pm onwards.

email: mmblacker@hotmail.com phone: 0429 798 574

I am well on my way to being prepared and have lots of great things to share. I will post my projects on here after the Open House.

Happy Stampin' Merryl

Tree Trimmings

Another card using the stamp set Tree Trimmings. I can't remember if I have shown this to you or not, but here it is again. The ribbon is the specialty ribbon available only until the end of November in the Spring Mini Catalogue. So get in quick if you would like some.

Email me to place your order.

Have a great day. Stay cool in this heat if you are in Sydney.

Merryl

Choo Choo for Thomas!

A little friend of ours turned 3 recently so I made this card for him. Choo Choo is the perfect set for little boys. I simply stamped the train across a piece of pre scored cardstock and sat the letters from Big Deal on top. (I am still having issues with not starting the name with a Capital letter but that must be the Primary School Teacher coming out in me)

I am not sure if he liked it, but lets face it 3 year olds are not really interested in the cards are they? I am sure his Mum did and knowing her she will have it filed away with all the other mementos that she keeps!

Happy Stampin'

Merryl

P.S. Choo Choo is only available until the end of November!

Great Friend and Pocket Silhouette

This is the card and matching wrapping that I made for a party that one of the boy's went to. I don't get to make many pretty things with all males in my house so when the opportunity presents itself I really enjoy it. This card uses Great Friend and Pocket Silhouette. I like how this card turned out. What do you think?

Happy Stampin'

Merryl

P.S. Don't forget the products in the Spring Mini Catalogue are only available until November 30. Email me if you would like any of the products.

First Day of School

Another layout I completed earlier in the year. This is my little Aaron's first day of school. Whilst I do have lots of scrapbooking to complete I am pretty happy that I have got all the big events of the year done . (except Christmas)

The DSP used here is from Urban Garden. The backing is Night of Navy. The school rubon is from my stash!!!

A layout couldn't get much easier than that now could it?

Happy Stampin' (even though my layout has none!)

Merryl

Inspired by Nature

I love this layout. I am really pleased with the way it has turned out. I think the simplicity is what does it for me. I have used the stamp set Inspired by Nature to mimic the reeds in the background. The butterflies are stamped with White Stazon on acetate. They are attached with a silver brad. The heading is handwritten with a simple bow. That's it!!!

The photo is my boys and their cute cousins at Michael's sister, Kate's, wedding. It was a really lovely wedding and we were so glad to be part of it.

A Walk in the Park

I created this layout with the lovely Walk in the Park DSP from the current Spring Mini Catalogue. The colours are just beautiful and it seemed the perfect way to document a day we spent at the park. The boys had a great time. A highlight was rolling down the hill!

I have also used the Summer Love Rub Ons, also from the Spring Mini Catalogue. All of these products are mounted on Always Artichoke as a base. One last item used are 3 So Saffron Designer Brads from the Flower Assortment pack.

I am pretty happy with how it turned out. If you would like to get your hands on any of these items you only have until the end of November and then they will be gone. Contact your demonstrator today or email me to place your order.

Have a great weekend

Merryl