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

Year of Cards Class

These books have been around for a while and lots of people have made them. I have had some of my customer ask to complete them so that is what we are going to do.

If you would like to make one of these gifts as a Christmas gift for someone special then come along to my class. It isn't until Thursday 10th December so you have a few weeks to go.

If you would like to come email me and I will put your name down. I need to know by Wednesday 2th December as products will need to be ordered.

Hope you have had a nice weekend. Isn't this weather beautiful!

Merryl

Card Elements Kits

Being a fairly addicted Stampin' Up! addict I was pleased when the special this month meant that I could purchase one of the products that I didn't own. (because when it's on special you have to buy it don't you) So I bought the card elements kits and matching stamp sets.

When the kits arrived I set about creating the cards that were included. Now the kits contain everything necessary to create 3 of each of the designs in the pack. I made those cards then decided to use the rest of the supplies in slightly different ways. The cards were put on the display board for the Fiesta last week.

These were cards made with the Rock Star card elements and the Starring You stamp set. These cards were made with the Flower Power Card Elements and the Wow Flowers stamp set

If you would like to purchase these Kits and get the matching stamp set at 20% off you only have a few days off. Email me today and I will place your order and cover the postage. Thanks for dropping by. Merryl

Girl's Night In Stampin' Fiesta Update

Well it has been and gone. What a great event it was. Thank you to everyone who came along. I hope you hade fun. We all did. Now the news you want to hear........ We have raised $2035 for the Cancer Council. Isn't that fantastic!

Here are the cards that our guests made.

(this card was inspired by Heather Summers a Canadian Demonstrator)

Which one is your favourite? I hope one of thsoe cards inspires you to get our your supplies and make a card or 2. Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Stampin'

Merryl

Great Friend Card and New Website

Stampin' Up! has jsut released a new demonstrator website. I have just joined. It is a work in progress so be patient. I plan on updating it with all my upcoming class and event. Check it out. You can also go there to access the catalogue and find out all about latest promotions.

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/merrylblacker/

Thanks

Merryl

P.S. Email me if you want to know anything about the above card.

Girl's Night In Stampin' Fiesta

Well after lots and lots and lots of preparation it is nearly here. This Saturday we will be holding our Stampin' Fiesta to raise money for the Cancer Council. We have over 130 people coming so it promises to be a great day.

We will be completing 8 different cards, all with a touch of pink. All have totally different styles. We have heaps of lucky door prizes, a great raffle, pink snacks, a pink lolly table and lots more.

I have spent lots of my time lately cutting up card stock and packing bags with everything needed to complete the cards.

I will let you know all about it after Saturday. I might even show you the cards we are making if you like.

Here is a pink card that I made at a recent workshop. It is using the lovely Fifth Avenue Floral and I just love the quote.

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough"

Have a great day, I have cardstock to cut!!!!

Merryl