Not again

TIME - 4.30am

Been up for most of the night with Toby - poor wee chap is not feeling well and I am fed up changing sheets so he is watching tv - not much on at this time of night and I am on the computer.

Here are some pictures taken on Saturday.

Dawn hard at work!


At least Kara had time to smile!

And so did Kirsteen!
Will be back later with the project I did. There are picture on Fiona's and Dawn's blog too.

Yes Dawn - you will get yours on Saturday! I had better get my bag!

Why Why Why

Why are children ill when you have SO much to do?

Poor Toby was not well Monday night and due to school regulatations he has to stay off 48 hours - hurray he goes back tomorrow.

I am all organised for our Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday - you are in for real treat with 4 mini classes for £15.

There a some places left for the Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday 28th November - £40 for the whole day. This includes a free set of stamps and all supplies required.

Contact me of you would like to join us for the fun.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Christmas Extravaganza and Christmas Stamp Camp

Yesterday, I meet up with Dawn, Kara and Kirsteen to finalise all our arrangements for Saturday 21st November - Christmas Extravaganza and Saturday 28th November - Christmas Stamp Camp.

You are in for a real treat with so many great projects. Will need to check with them and see if we can put a sneak peek up for you all.

There are a few spaces still available.

Saturday 21st November - Christmas Extravaganza
The Papeterie, Stoneywood Mill.

4 mini classes for £15

9.30am - 12.30


Saturday 28th November - Christmas Stamp Camp
"Boxes, Cards and Tags"
The Papeterie, Stoneywood Mill.

9.30am - 4.30pm

£40 this includes a free set of stamps which you will use in the camp.


If you are interested in attending these events then please contact me asap.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Convention Photos

Well the Christmas Market went well last night - handed out LOADS of catalogues - tried to make sure that everyone had one. Even gave the Headmaster a catalogue to give to his wife!

Time to share some piccies taken at convention. Tried to do this yesterday but my computer decided it was time to update itself and shut everything down.

EDINBURGH AIRPORT


Back Row (left to right): Kirsteen, Dawn, Annie, Louise
Front Row (left to right): Theresa, Lynne, ME, Emma.


GALA DINNER
Dawn and me in our glad rags. The beautiful thistle brooch was a roomie gift from Dawn and was PURPLE - my favourite colour.

This Emma and me with our Ness bags - check out www.nessbypost - and I LOVE my Ness shoes too. Just wait till next year's convention when there will be far more tartan (hopefully).


This was our table at Convention - next door to us was Shelli and her husband so we were on our best behaviour, except when it came to the awards when we all cheered madly for Dawn who was up and down to the stage well politely like a yoyo. Huge Congratulations to Dawn for all she has acheived and especially the all expenses paid trip to Monaco next June. (Maybe I can squeeze into her suitcase.

These are all the Scottish demos that were at Conventio. we just had to jump on stage and have our picture taken with Shelli. She did comment how small we were!

Convention was such fun and it is a shame that it is over. I am still buzzing with excitment and plans.

If you would like to join in the fun, contact me and find out the benefits of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.


Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Daily update

Well I am so busy today as I am preparing for a Christmas Market tonight at one of the local primary schools and they get about 600 people through the doors. So I have plenty of catalogues to hand out and have roped in one of my lovely customers to help out too.

So if you are local I would love to see you at Cults Primary School Christmas from 7 till 9 tonight.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Convention #4

Here are the 2 styles of general swap that I made.

As some of you know I do like my stampamajig so I did about 80 trees, a total of 20 cards.

Trendy Trees - kraft, choc chip, pumpkin pie, always artichoke, elegant eggplant (used perfect plum ink) and night of navy. The tag punches work so well with this set. The November offers mean that you can get a free punch if you spend £45 on items from the gift giveing guide.


The second was using Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and matching punch. I also added vellum carstock. Colours used were black, elegant eggplant, kraft and taken with teal.

I have yet to go through my box of swaps that I received - think that will be like Christmas.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Convention #3

This is the 3D swap I made for thr group I was in.



It is a coaster using the new Bella Bleu Design Series Paper, Kraft card, taffeta ribbon, loads of letters, Not Quite Navy cardstock and the Bella's Bloom stamp set. The monogram chipboard was stamped with the new Bella Toile background stamp.

These products are fast becoming some of my favorites.


Here is a piccie of my card candy swap I did.

I used baroque motifis and really liked the challenge of trying to come up with toppers.

Hope you like it too.

In return I got fabulous swaps.

Check back for more - will post some photos of our trip.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Convention #2

I have been so inspired by so many wonderful demos and there fab blogs that I WILL make more of an effort to post - how long does it take - not long really.

Here are is the first of my organised convention swaps that I did.

This is my DPS swap. I was really pleased with the way it turned out. Love my wheels and mitred corners. Hope you like it too.



This is with it open.


Check back for my 3d item swap.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Convention - Post #1

Well, back safe and sound from Frankfurt.

Thanks to Abi for sharing her photo of me - if I was any good at computer stuff then I could have highlighted her name - but I shall just insert her blog here - http://cornwallcraftystamper.blogspot.com/. I though I would return the favour. Not in focus but you get the message

URRRRRGHH

Here is a much prettier one:


Check back for more piccies and GOSSIP - never laughed so much in my life. What a hoot.

Also thanks to those people who made my weekend such "an experience". Maybe we need to visit some more.

TTFN

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

New Idea Book & Catalogue Launches TODAY

At last it is the 1st October and this means that there is a Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue.







If you would like a copy please email - ebrainwood@googlemail.com

Click on the link at the side to browse it online.


There a few spaces left for our Christmas Extravaganza so book now before they go!


Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Booking Now Open for the Christmas Extravaganza

Stampin' Up Christmas Extravaganza

On Saturday 21st November 2009, there will be a Stampin' Up Christmas Extravaganza at The Papeterie, Stoneywood Mill, Bucksburn, Aberdeen.

Times are either 9.30am - 12.30pm OR 1.30pm - 4.30pm

£15 for 4 mini classes

Special Offers, Refreshments and a Prize Draw

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - spaces are limited.

Contact me to book your space now by email - ebrainwood@googlemail.com

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis and a waitlist will be in operation.

Look forward to hearing from you.

09-09-09 - UPDATE TO LAST CHANCE LIST

Well the time has come to say goodbye to some of the stamp sets in the current Stampin' Up! 2008-09 Idea Book and Catalogue.

These items are only available as long as stocks last so if you would like to order any items please email me asap

I will update this list regularly so you can check the availablity of sets


THE LAST CHANCE LIST

Items on this Last Chance List will be available only while supplies last.

Regular Priced Stamp Sets and Accessories

Page Number	Item	Description	Price	Availability
16	110546	Un bonheur sans fin	£15.95
16	110636	Freude ohne Ende	£15.95
17	112863	Le Christ est né	£19.95
17	113578	Christus ist geboren	£19.95
19	105612	Joyeux hiver	£10.95
41	110701	Mer d'été	£24.95
41	104243	Summer by the Sea	£24.95
55	110510	Notes de bureau	£27.95
62	110492	Cadeau du Ciel	£26.95
70	113641	Rainbow Sherbet Designer Series paper	£7.75
70	111910	Summer Picnic Designer Series paper	£7.75
71	113642	Sweet Always Designer Series paper	£7.75
91	101850	Flaky Friends	£22.95	SOLD OUT
91	105063	Little Pieces	£15.95
91	105644	Fête des flocons	£22.95
91	104968	Alphabits	£13.95
91	107009	Be Happy	£18.95	SOLD OUT
91	110496	Être heureux	£18.95
91	104036	All Wrapped Up	£17.95	SOLD OUT
91	100319	Happy Hearts	£12.95	SOLD OUT
91	109324	Dotted Autumn	£12.95
91	105767	Headline Alphabet	£36.95
91	105979	Cold Play	£24.95
92	105755	Mixed Bouquet	£26.95	SOLD OUT
92	100747	Nature's Wonders	£12.95
92	106624	Unfrogettable	£23.95
92	104014	Shapes & Shadows	£26.95
92	109347	Year after Year	£26.95
92	108549	Polka Dots & Paisley	£16.95
92	100386	Roses in Winter	£26.95
93	110091	Brocade Background Designer Series paper	£7.75
93	109940	Fall Flowers Designer Series paper	£7.75
93	109944	Le Jardin Designer Series paper	£7.75
93	109879	Confetti Simply Scrappin'	£15.50
93	109911	Sending Happy Thoughts Simply Sent	£39.95
94	110020	Kraft Tiny Takeout Boxes & Tags	£5.50

25% Off Stamp Sets and Accessories

Page Number	Item	Description	25% Off Price	Availability
19	100789	Happy Winter	£8.21
23	104417	Happiest of Holidays	£9.71
28	110630	Ein neuer Erdenbürger	£15.71
28	110490	Bonheur tout neuf	£15.71
28	110504	Mon doudou à moi	£15.71
28	110690	Verrückt nach dir!	£15.71
28	107371	Wild about You	£15.71
28	108561	Bundle of Joy	£15.71
41	110676	Sommer am Meer	£18.71
42	109300	With Gratitude	£14.96
45	108545	Doodle That	£8.21
52	108249	Carte Postale	£17.21
55	110622	Büroausstattung	£20.96
56	104421	Canvas	£11.21
62	107373	God's Blessings	£20.21
64	107381	Typeset Alphabet Lower	£18.71
64	107331	Typeset Alphabet Upper	£18.71
64	107379	Typeset Numbers	£11.96
64	110634	Express Alphabet	£26.21
64	110484	Alphabet tout prêt	£26.21
64	107325	Short Order Alphabet	£26.21
70	113640	Haiku Designer Series paper	£5.81
70	113639	Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper	£5.81
71	113643	Junior Varsity Designer Series paper	£5.81
73	109883	Primary Colors Simply Scrappin'	£11.63
73	113672	I Wish Simply Scrappin'	£11.63
76	110100	White gift sacks	£1.46
82	110089	Crafters' Tool Kit	£23.44
89	109676	Autumn Dots Stampin’ Around wheel	£4.13
91	104038	All Wrapped Up Accessories	£6.71
91	104473	All Natural	£11.96
92	109385	Two Cute	£8.96
92	104956	Made from Scratch	£8.96
92	104020	Spring Fling	£8.21
93	109953	Rose Red Prints Designer Series paper	£5.81
93	109938	Dashing Designer Series paper	£5.81
93	109885	Secret Garden Simply Scrappin'	£11.63
93	110094	Wintergreen Designer Series paper	£5.81
93	109948	Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series paper	£5.81
93	110093	Petals & Paisleys Designer Series paper	£5.81
93	109884	Round Up Simply Scrappin'	£11.63
94	105515	Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware	£16.31
94	109971	Three for You Punch Box	£26.81

50% Off Stamp Sets and Accessories

Page Number	Item	Description	50% Off Price	Availability
16	105038	Never-Ending Joy	£7.98
17	111612	Christ Is Born	£9.98
23	110500	La plus joyeuse des fêtes	£6.48
23	110642	Frohes Fest	£6.48
37	112620	Für Vater	£11.48
37	111520	À mon père	£11.48
37	111496	For Father	£11.48
42	110488	Avec toute ma gratitude	£9.98
55	108541	Office Accoutrement	£13.98
59	110664	Mehrzwecksprüche für alle Tage!	£17.48
59	107678	Phrases flexibles de tous le jours	£17.48
59	110526	Daily Flexible Phrases	£17.48
60	110536	Seasonal Wishes	£7.98
62	110650	Gottes Segen	£13.48
93	109951	Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer Series paper	£3.88
93	109907	Happy Day Simply Sent	£19.98
93	111108	Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper	£3.88
93	109946	Brilliant Blue Prints Designer Series paper	£3.88
94	109980	On Board Lots of Letters	£5.13
94	110051	Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals	£5.13
94	110108	Theater Ribbon Originals	£5.13
94	109978	On Board Blossoms & Basics	£5.88

*All page numbers refer to the 2008-2009 Idea Book & Catalogue.

Just wondering if anyone would be interested in joining a:

STAMPER'S 10 GROUP

I am starting a Stamper's 10 group at the beginning of October and have places available so if you would like your name to be added to the list please email me.

Being in a Stamper's 10 group is such a great way to build up you collection, spread the costs and BENEFIT as a hostess without having an actual party.

Join my new group and you will receive a copy of the NEW catalogue which will have new hostess sets to choose from!!!

All orders are shipped to me and I distribute them - also I do not charge P&P for Stamper's 10 orders.

HOW IT WORKS

Would you like some free stamps and free product?

Who wouldn’t?

Well with Stampin’ Up! and a bit of help from me you can.

Here’s how it works:When you host a workshop you need a minimum of £150 in sales to qualify for one set of free stamps and £15.00 worth of product from the catalogue·

In a Stampers 10 club there are 10 members.·

The club runs for ten months.·

Each member agrees to spend a minimum of £15.00 per month.

Each month a different club member is chosen to be the hostess.·

You do not actually have to host a workshop – it’s like having a virtual party.·

When it is your turn to be the hostess you are guaranteed to receive a level one hostess set of your choice free plus at least £15 to spend in the catalogue.·

You also get a free copy of the catalogue.

By joining a Stampers 10 Club you get the chance to spread the cost while building up your collection, and still being able to enjoy the free benefits. It’s that simple.

DONT DELAY PLACES FILLING UP

Happy Stampin'

Kind Regards

Elaine

A pinch and a punch - its the first of the month!

Stampin' Up August Offer.

From 1-31 August, Stampin’ Up!® is giving you a FREE ribbon bundle when you
spend £45 on any Stampin’ Up! products OR host a £300 workshop.

Bundle includes 9.1 metres each Certainly Celery 5/8” poly-twill ribbon and So Saffron
5/8” grosgrain ribbon.

You can never have too much ribbon!

Another week - another card!

This must be a new record for me - a new blog post!!

My Mum asked me to make a card for a friend who is turning 70 this week.

Thanks to Karen Burniston for the inspiration - teal and black card - Karen Fab Blog

It was fun using the Sizzix pop up cake die. The centre structure was reinforced to stop it collapsing. I used Temping Turquoise and Black cardstock, Baroque motifs stamp set and lots of bling!


It is my Mum's birthday today so Happy Birthday to her and yes she did get a handmade card from me too!

Hope you like it.

Finally a card!!

Well it has taken me long enough to complete this card, what with trips to the beach, family visits and tennis games.

I enjoyed this and hope that it looks ok - the photo doesn't show the colours at their best but that is my fault.

Hopefully this will be the first of many that I actually put up here.

Sorry no card yesterday

Apologises but I got tied up finishing off wedding bits and bobs so didn't have time to do the card I wanted to.

I WILL GET ROUND TO IT.

Off to my Mum's on Saturday for the holiday so may bet a chance to play then. Forget the boys clothes and just pack my craft stuff and my tennis rackets.

Nearly time for the holidays

Thank goodness it is nearly holiday time and I invade my Mum's for most of the summer.

I have decided to TRY and post here each week - though daily was a bit too ambitious.

So I will be back later with a card using the Wild About You set.

I must apologise for taking so long to post again but I think that I have finally recovered from Saturday 9th May when Dawn and I held our first Stampin' Up! Open Day and Classes.

Thanks to Kara, Diane and Sam for helping us it was greatly appreciate

It was nice to meet so many people in the morning at the demonstrations and make and takes. It was my first time teaching in the afternoon so hope you understood!

We enjoyed ourselves so much that we have booked our next event:

Saturday 29th August 2009

See poster for details.

There will be 5 Stampin' Up! Demonstrators this time so we hope you can make it.

Please email me so you can be added to the list.



OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 21st November - Stampin' Up! Demo Day - The Papeterie
Christmas theme - new catalogue out October 1st

Saturday 28th November - Stampin' Up! Stamp Camp - The Papeterie
Booking Essential as we have already had repeat bookings from people who attended the first stamp camp.
We are awaiting the new catalogue to launch for pricing.
But this time you will be taking the stamp sets home with you after use in the class.
All products will be out of the new catalogue, new papers, new stamps. Christmassy workshops.
More details to follow.

Time Flies - May Offer arrives

It has been such a long time since I last posted.

I have been so busy organising the Stamp Camp with Dawn and getting ready for my launch workshop.

I had my launch last Wednesday and "think" it went well. I had about 20 people come along. We had 3 make and takes so they got a chance to play with most things. Introduced stamping to quite a few people so pleased that they like it.

MAY OFFER - 1st - 31st May

Buy any three packs of Designer Series paper from the 2008-2009 Idea Book & Catalogue or the list below (£7.75 each) and get one FREE!

Item #	Description
115157	Ski Slope Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue)
115158	Tea Party Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue)
115307	Washington Apple Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue)
110091	Brocade Background Designer Series paper *
109936	Cutie Pie Designer Series paper *
110093	Petals & Paisleys Designer Series paper *
109940	Fall Flowers Designer Series paper *
109938	Dashing Designer Designer Series paper *
109944	Le Jardin Designer Series paper *
110094	Wintergreen Designer Series paper *
109946	Brilliant Blue Prints Designer Series paper*
109948	Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series paper*
109949	Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper*
109951	Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer Series paper*
109953	Rose Red Prints Designer Series paper*
111108	Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper*

*While supplies last; see 2008-2009 Idea Book & Catalogue, p. 93

If you would like to order any papers or any Stampin' Up! products please contact me.

STAMP CAMP SNEAK PEAK

This is a sneak peak of one of the projects we will be making at the Stamp Scamp.

For the pop up cake, we will be using the soft subtles range, glitters, also stamping.

Refreshments & cakes included in price.

The other 3 projects will remain a surprise, but they are all lovely.

Please contact me to book your place.

In the morning 10am - 12.30pm is free make & takes throughout the morning.

Demos of various tools, stamps & card designs.

2 triple sample boards on display.

Free refreshments & cakes.

If you are planning on staying all day please bring a packed lunch.

Prize draw at both events, special offers only on the day.

Stampin' Up! Stamp Camp and Open House Announcement

Haven't managed to update my blog with all my Stampin' Up! details yet as have been busy driving children to and from dance show rehersals etc.

Anyway, Dawn and I are pleased to announce that on Saturday 9th May we are holding 2 very special Stampin' Up! events.

1. Stampin' Up! Open House
Come along and see the wide range o exclusive rubber stamps and accessories that Stampin' Up! has to offer.

TIME - 10am - 12.30pm



2. Stampin' Up! Stamp Camp
4 classes for £15.
Use Stampin' Up! products techniques to create 4 projects.

Desinged for new and experienced rubber stampers.

TIME - 1.00pm - 4.00pm


WHERE

The Papeterie, Stoneywood Mill, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9AB

If you would like to book your place pleae call me on (01224) 734414 or Dawn on (01569) 730436.

Hurray!!!!

Well got confirmation today that I am now a Stampin' Up Demonstrator. Lokking forward to receiving my starter kit and getting started.

My mind is buzzing with ideas for the goodies. Can't wait to play but I will have to be patient.

What's Your News

My boys have taking a real liking to this programme on Nick Jnr and are constantly putting their hand up as if it a microphone and asking "What's Your News?"

So to keep them happy (and some other people guessing) - I HAVE NEWS - I am waiting for a phone call from a company to confirm some details.

ANY GUESSES?

Thats all for now.

First Blog Post

Well I have finally gone and done it and got myself a blog. The hardest part was deciding on a name and one which was available!



I can thank my husband for the name as he is a fan of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Showing our age but never mind - used to love Father Ted as Father Dougal had a He-Man duvet set - wonder if I can find one on ebay!


Will get myself organised and keep this up todate and edited when I can.

Elaine