Mini Mini

Hi Crafty Friends,
Wow! It sure has been a long time since I last was here.  I am sorry it's taken so long however, I had personal and health issues that needed to be addressed. Good news is I'm back and ready to get crafty again.  There has been so much happening lately that I will have to share it with you over the next few days.

Today I'm sharing a super cute mini album.  This is made with just one sheet of cardstock. I will be posting a tutorial for it tomorrow, so stay tuned.  I have decorated the album with the gorgeous new paper stack, Quilted Christmas from Stampin' Up!  At first I wasn't totally in love with this paper, but wow, I'm hooked now.  The patterns are so versatile and there are many different uses for this paper.  I will definitely be getting some more before it runs out.



The album measures just under 3" x 3" and 1/2" thick.  They will make such cute little gifts or stocking stuffers.  I hope that you will give them a try and tell me what you think.





Until next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

Magic Reveal with Splitcoast Stampers!

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today is the day! I am guest designer at SplitcoastStampers. I am really looking forward to seeing all the amazing creations that everyone comes up with. Hopefully everyone will get involved and check it out.  You can find my tutorial here.  What would you like to see next? I am working on something else but you just have to wait for it hahaha.

This Sunday I will be at the Made With Love Markets again. You can find me at the Northern end of the Park Beach Plaza car park. This markets is wall to wall full of amazingly talented crafters from all over the Northern NSW area.  Wether is be sewing, paper crafts or any other hand made items, you can find them all here. So, please come and say hi if you are in the area.  I always love to meet new crafters.  I will be starting up  my social groups again soon so let me know if you are interested in coming along.

This is the scrapbook page I made to highlight the Magic Reveal Spinner Card.

Until next time,

Stay Crafty,

XO Tan

Exciting Days Ahead......

Hi Crafty Friends,


I hope everyone is off to a great start to the week.  On Saturday I held my catalogue launch party.  There was an amazing turnout of friends, some of whom I hadn't seen for quite some time. It was wonderful to catch up and share with everyone some of the amazing new products.  Everyone got their own goodie bag which was jam packed with freebies and essential items needed for the new catalogue.

I always love the start of a new catalogue. The excitement of all these new items is just like how I used to feel just before Christmas.  If you haven't seen it yet and don't have a demonstrator, please contact me and I would be happy to send you a catalogue.  I know I say it every year, but this is the best one yet.  It really is jam packed with awesome new products, as well as some old favourites.  My absolute must get for the new catalogue is the amazing Eastern Palace bundle.  The papers are truely luxurious and the dies are probably the most versatile die set I have ever seen.

Next up in my life is my beautiful Cavies.  Coco is an amazing Mumma.  Her babies are all gaining well and some have even started to walk. Today they are 3 weeks old.  All have opened their eyes and ears.  I love being a surrogate fur momma. I often think about how lucky I am to be able to fill my life with Stampin' Up! and have my family, friends and Cavies by my side. This truly is the best job in the world.  If you are interested in how you can make new friends, get great products at a discounted price all while crafting your heart out, please call me and we can talk about this awesome opportunity.


Finally, Tomorrow is D Day!
Tomorrow Im going to be a guest artist with Split Coast Stampers.  Can you believe it??? Me!
The amazingly talented Dina Kowal has been collaborating with me to bring you the Magic Reveal Spinner Card.
Please take the time to check out all the other fabulous tutorials that are on offer there.  Make sure you make yourself a huge cuppa and have a comfy spot as you're going to be there a while.  Just as addictive as Pinterest.

Until next time,

Stay Crafty,

XO Tan

U-Fold Box Card

Hi crafty friends,

Its been a while but I've been thinking of you all.  Crazy days here. My beloved Cavie, Coco, has had her babies.  There are 6 in total, with 3 girls and 3 boys and wow are they perfect. Of course I'm a little biased but I love my Cavs so much and they give me tons of love too.
But back to crafting, Ive been busy creating the past couple of weeks and heres a new tutorial for you all. Please check it out. Its on youtube, and if you haven't already subscribed, please do. You will be notified every time I post a new video and its free!

Here are the dimensions for the U-Fold Box Card:
Cardstock:
Powder Pink - 11 3/4" (29.5cm) x 4 1/8" (10.5cm) Scor at 2" & 3 7/8" (5 & 9.8cm) either end
        1" (2.5cm) x 6" (15.2cm) Scor @ 1" (2.5cm) either end
        2" (5cm) x 7 3/4" (19.5cm)

Sahara Sand - 4"(10.2cm) x 3 7/8"(10cm) Scor @ 2" (5cm)

        3" (7.8cm) x 6" (15.3cm) for the ovals
        Scrap piece for stamping and punching

Fresh Florals DSP Stack 1 3/4"(4.5cm) x 3 7/8"(10cm) you need 2 pieces of this
        3 3/4" (9.5cm) x 2" (5cm)
Scrap pieces of Berry Burst and Powder Pink for the rolled roses
Scrap piece of Whisper White for the Bunting

If you are using a letter size sheet of yardstick (8 1/2" x 11") then you will cut your cardstock at 4 1/4" x 11" and scor it at 2", 3 5/8", 7 3/8", 9"
Your table piece will be 3 1/2" x 3 5/8" and scored at 2"

Until next time,

Stay Crafty,

XO Tan

     

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Hi Crafty Friends,

Yesterday I shared with you my top 10 retiring stamp sets.  Which one will you miss most.  As promised, I got crafty and made some cards using these stamps as well as other retiring products.

Which one is your favourite?  As you can see, I'm loving watercoloring at the moment.  I just adore the depth of colour you get from the reinkers.  Make sure you stock up now because a change is coming.....

This is from the new Catalogue.....Too cute.....

I hope this has inspired you to get inky.
Until next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

Stamps That are Hard to Part With.....

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have been at it again. This is now the 4th order I've done of the Retirement List.  Every time I check it, I find something new that I need.  So, I've decided to do a list of my top 10 stamps that are retiring this year.  Tomorrow I will share some cards that I've made with these stamps.
Here goes.......In alphabetical order.....
1.    Basket Bunch (Bundle) - This is just too cute and perfect for Easter.
2.    Botanical Blooms (Matching dies) - Perfect for creating backgrounds and 3D items
3.    Carousel Birthday - Beautiful Retro themed stamp set for all ages
4.    Cottage Greetings - I just love the font on the sentiments. I'm always reaching for this one.
5.    Gorgeous Grunge - This is probably my favourite stamp for adding texture, depth and interest.
6.    In The Meadow - Timeless images that lend perfectly to many colouring techniques
7.    Kinda Eclectic - Another great texture and interest stamp.
8.    Papillon Potpourri (and matching Punches) - The all time greatest butterfly stamp set.
9.    Petite Petals (and matching Punch) - Perfect tiny flowers that you can stamp, punch and shape.
10.  Wetlands - Timeless stamped images of birds and classic sentiments.

So there you are, my top ten retiring stamps of 2017.  How will we survive? Probably have to do some more retail therapy.  Don't forget, every order over $50 entitles you to a free gift from me. All you have to do is use the hostess code, EGREXP6F.
                      

                                               Stay Crafty,
                                                  XO Tan
 

Hi Crafty Friends,
OMG! The retiring list is live. Ive already placed one order, how about you?  Make sure you check it out and see all the amazing products that are sadly retiring this year.  There are so many. Classics such as Papillon  Potpourri, Something for Baby, and Gorgeous Grunge just to name a few. 

Items are already running out so you need to be super quick. If you have any questions, please ask me and I'm all too happy to help.

Remember, The hostess code for April is EGREXP6F.  
Any order over $50 entitles you to a free gift from me. I truly appreciate you business and would love to be your demonstrator if you don't already have one. 

Stay Crafty guys,
XO Tan