Exciting Times Ahead

Hi Crafty Friends,

Oh My Goodness! I've just been checking out all the amazing savings that are coming your way during the Stampin' Up! once a year flash sale.  This sale has been happening in USA for years, and now it's our turn.  Let me tell you, the savings are massive. You are going to want to start saving because there is such a huge variety of goodies that you will just have to have. In addition to the one week sale, the first and last day are going to have extra special bargains only available on those days. I will keep you informed and remember, you can also use the hostess code on the right to be eligible for extra rewards especially from me.

Also, I have my first blog hop tonight. It's extra special because it's a part of my stampin' team that I never knew I had, haha. Since going to Onstage Live in Brisbane 10 days ago, I have discovered the loveliest group of crafters and been extra creative. 

On a non crafty note (surprisingly there is one), My fur babies are walking and every day they become cuter.  They are eating now but that means I will need to be bathing them soon, they are incredibly messy at times.  We start and end each day with a Cavie cuddle.......everything in between is crafty!

Talk to you later,
Stay crafty,
XO Tan

New Cards and New Stamps!

Hi crafty friends,
Today I've made another card with the totally gorgeous Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.  I've been busy playing with this set from Onstage in Brisbane while I was waiting for my order to arrive.  I love this set, It's so versatile.

 Here is another Gift Box with Card that I made for a video tutorial. I love these colours together. They would also be beautiful for a girls birthday. 

Supplies List for Box Card with Drawer

Hi crafty friends,
Here's a list of supplies needed to make the Box Card with Drawer.

Card wrap - 3' X 12" (7.5cm X 30.5cm)
                  - Scor on the long side at 3", 4", 7", 8", 11" (7.5, 10, 17.7, 20.5, 28cm)
After scoring, burnish all scor lines and add Fast Fuse to 1" section
Adhere to 3" scor line to form card wrap

Box - 4 7/8" X 4 7/8" (12.5 X 12.5cm)
        - Scor on all four sides at 1" (2.5cm)
Burnish all scor lines. Trim opposite ends and taper cuts to form glue tabs. Use Fast Fuse to adhere to a box shape.

Insert for earrings - 4 3/8 X 2 3/4" (11 X 7cm)
         - Scor on each of the long sides at 3/4" (2cm)
Burnish scor lines and place into box. I used a 1/8" circle punch to make holes for earrings.

Decorate box as desired.  I used a 2 3/4" square of Very Vanilla to decorate my card.

Enjoy!

Box Card with Drawer

Dragonfly Dreams

Hi crafty friends,
Wow! What a difference a day makes. I, like most people was watching the USA election and was surprised with the result. Lets hope that America can unite and look towards a prosperous future together. The last thing we need in this world is more political and community unrest. 
Well, its day two of my card making with my new sets from Onstage Live in Brisbane.  Here's what I made today.  I hope you like it.


My beautiful daughter and I are getting ready to head to Sydney on the weekend as she has qualified for the Junior Nationals in Australian Physie and Dance Association.  Every time I watch her dance I feel as if my heart is going to explode.  


I am lucky enough to own a Scan N Cut machine.  I have never purchased a new mat as I recondition my existing mats.  I find that when I do this I get a better result than the original adhesive.  I use a product called Off & On glue which remains tacky when dry. Please don't make the mistake I made when I first used it by using it straight from the bottle.  It must be diluted by 50/50 with water.
Below are the steps I take to recondition my mats. Please let me know if you would like a video tutorial.

Lets finish today with a snuggle.  This is my beautiful girl Coco with one of her babies. She is an amazing Mumma and I just happened to catch her snuggling up to one of the Tri-Colour babies.

Cookie Cutter Earings

2016 Onstage Swaps

Hi again guys,
I've been busy checking out all the amazing swaps I collected from talented fellow crafters at Onstage Live 2016.  Check them out!

OnStage Live 2016

Good Morning Everybody,
Wow! Where do I start? I have just come home after an amazing time with my bestie up in Brisbane, QLD. We went up for the Stampin' Up! Onstage Live, and it was AH - MA - ZING!!!!
We had 3 great days filled with incredible presenters, fantastic new products, make and takes and of course......freebies. We were also lucky enough to get the brand new Occasions catalogue and the upcoming Sale A Bration catalogue.  

 

We were so luck to meet and have a photo with Stampin' Up! CEO Sara Douglass as well as Co Founder Shelli Gardner.  They were truly the loveliest ladies and made you feel as if you were great friends.  I have heard a lot about the Stampin' Up! family but now I really feel a part of it.  This weekend was like a reunion that I hadn't had before. 

If you are not a demonstrator, you are going to want to be. It is filled with awesome new stamps, dies, paper and much more.  Sale A Bration is the perfect time to join as you get over $230 worth of product for only $169. But wait... there's more. During Sale A Bration, Stampin' Up! have an extra special offer to new demonstrators.  If you are interested in joining please contact me.  I can help you with any questions you may have.

During the month of November we are going to be extra busy. My beautiful daughter has qualified for the Australian Physie and Dance Junior Nationals. Soooooo, next weekend we are off to Sydney for her to strut her stuff.  I don't have time to be tired so excited it will be. I can be tired later.

Also, the final Made With Love Markets is on the 27th November at Park Beach Plaza, Coffs Harbour.
This is a perfect time to come and say hello and check out all the amazing crafters that will have their wonderful hand made items for sale. Perfect for Christmas.

For those of you who know me, you know that I'm completely infatuated to my fur babies. While I was away I received regular updates on the babies.  Here is 2 of them having a snuggle. They are 3 weeks old today and that means I'm going to have to start thinking about looking for forever homes. 

Now, I'm off to check out all my swaps and to have a play with my new stamps. 

Have a great day and stay crafty,
XO Tan