Colourful Cockie CI#27

Colour INKspiration has a new colour inspiration for you every fortnight on a Wednesday at 8:00pm. Tonight is that night! The crew is made up of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all parts of Australia and New Zealand.You are at the blog of Rachel Palmieri, Independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator. I run classes at my home studio in South Morang, Victoria, share Stampin' Up!® products and tools at parties for my customers, coach my lovely team and love to create cards and the occasional 3D project.

This card was such a lot of fun to put together because it reached a bit beyond my comfort zone. I adore these bright colours, but I tend not to layer on the detail as much as this Bird Banter project.

Birds and flowers come from Bird Banter, the large letters have been stamped on DSP and hand cut. You could, of course use the Large letter dies and just die cut without stamping. They are part of Happy Celebrations, as is 'Birthday to You'. I used a sprig in silver from Petals & More Thinlets - you'll find them with the Petal Palette suite in the Occasions catalogue. The flower on the Pool Party background is from Lots of Lavender, a SALE-A-Bration favourite.

 These balloons are part of Bird Banter too, and the colouring has been done with Stampin' Blends.

What will you make using Melon Mambo, Powder Pink, Island Indigo and Pool Party? You can use very similar colours or just add an embellishment or ribbon the right shade. Don't forget to share it on our Facebook page.
Next stop on this hop is our guest on the design team Hiske MacKay

If you are interested in this opportunity, you can join my team any time that's good for you. However, I must point out that NOW is a particularly good time, because you can order $235 worth of any products on your "wish" list, and pay only $169. Shipping is free on this order, and in addition you get to choose 2 extra stamp sets free (up to a value of $174.00) so I'd be picking a couple of those large expensive sentiment sets like Better Together, Happy Celebrations, Flourishing Phrases, Special Celebrations. Call me if you would like my information.

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If you'd just like to purchase Bird Banter, you can shop in my online shop anytime of the day or night. Remember to use the Host Code and I share the bonus with you the next month.

Occasions Kits CTC#164

Welcome back to another week of CASE-ing The Catty. The crew is made up of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all parts of Australia and New Zealand.You are at the blog of Rachel Palmieri, Independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator. I run classes at my home studio in South Morang, Victoria, share Stampin' Up!® products and tools at parties for my customers, coach my lovely team and create cards and the occasional 3D project.

I ordered Lots Of Happy Card Kit straight away because I find a complete kit like this is perfect to pop in your bag when you're heading away for a bit of relaxation. It actually contains EVERYTHING you need except for adhesive of your choice. You get all the materials needed to make 20 great cards, with the envelopes.That could be Tombow, Fast Fuse, Snail or double-sided tape. The dimensionals are included, as are stamps, an acrylic block, a Stampin' Spot (ink pad) ribbon, labels and 4 water color pencils. Maybe you could add a pack of Watercolor Pencils which will add another 11 colours to your range and some adhesive.Then you'd be able to order a free SALE-A-Bration item with your order.

I thought I could share an idea to make the stamp set included in this kit have a longer life when you've finished making the cards included.

Lots Of Lavender is a SALE-A-Bration stamp set which has similar flowers to the ones in the Lots Of Happy Card Kit - does it matter that I think they look more like Lilac? I stamped and coloured the image, before fussy-cutting it. With the kit, you just push the images out of the paper, they're pre-cut. It was quick and easy to use the Narrow Note cards & envelopes(#145583). These are a little small for posting as is, but fabulous for attaching to a smaller gift of flowers, pot plant, home-baked treat or whatever else you can think of.

 Painted With Love DSP is gorgeous!!! Very rich, with foil embossing on one side but even the plainer (not embossed) side of this paper range is also beautiful. The first paper on the left is one of those without embossing this side, the other 3 cards I used the lush gold-embossed side.

The other small stamped flower is included in Lots Of Happy Card Kit and there is another flower stamp too, along with five sentiments. You'll be able to use it for other projects once you've finished the kit.

Lots To Love Box Framelit Die has the die to make this compact box to take 4 or 5 of the notecards and envelopes. It was specifically made for that, and comes with a bundled stamp set, Sure Do Love You and another option on the next page, Heart Happiness. Petal Palette was another set I used to decorate the box and one of the cards, and that is a bundled set which you can buy with dies, and get them both at 10% discount.

 Boxed like this they make sweet gifts also, and there'd be no reason why you shouldn't make 4 of the lilac above, package them in a box decorated with a lilac too, and perhaps just vary the sentiment.

Next along the hop is the lovely and talented Liz Gross

Now, we want you to CASE the SAB catty and share here on our Facebook page. Don't forget to share which project you've CASE-d.

My online shop is always open!

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February Class - Birthdays for Everyone

Samples are ready for my February class for the more experienced stamper. You don't need to be an expert, mind you, but there are pre-cut layers and stamping then diecutting. This is scheduled for Friday 16th February at 7pm. You make 3 cards in 2 to 3 hours and the total cost is $20, no need to purchase any supplies for this particular class.Bookings are open now, and you can text me (0417 500 681) or message through Facebook if you prefer.

Bookings for this one close 9th February.

My first class for the year is on Thursday February 1st for beginners and those not sure about stamping/card making. I will begin to teach you the fundamentals of this craft. This will take about an hour or less of your time, cost from $10 for one card or $15 for two. All the supplies are cut and scored for you. You assemble under my instructions and stamp and colour the image. There are 2 time slots for this class, Lots of Lavender:-
10 am
7 pm
Bookings for this one close on 26 January.

Another FUNdamentals class is scheduled for Thursday 1st March. Same deal with cards and cost.
10 am
7pm
Bookings for Party Pandas close 26 February

If you have any questions about these classes, please call (0417 500 681) or email rpalmieri5@bigpond.com

CTC#158 CASE A Project From a Page That Is Your Age!

I've CASE-d the Melon Mambo light globe card. There's background stamping, skewed layers, a simple stamped image and individual words for the sentiment. Instead of twine I've wriggled some ribbon under the layers.

 This stamp is in the upcoming SALE-A-Bration catalogue - let me know if you'd like a new Occasions Catalogue and I'll include the SALE-A-Bration catalogue too. Lots Of Lavender is its name, and I love it coloured with Stampin' Blends as I've done here. It also comes with a stamp to colour it, and the leaves, stems etc. 

FUNdamentals Class

There will be a class featuring this stamp in my South Morang Studio on Thursday, February 1st: 10 a.m or 7pm, if you want to learn or refresh the basics of stamping. One card/one hour/$10, or make a second card for just $15. Feel free to email me rpalmieri5@bigpond.com if you'd like to know more, or put your name down.

This free shipping is only for Monday 11 December, so get your order ready. Free shipping will save you a few dollars, so go check the Clearance Rack, or get thiose pretty embellishments to finish off your Christmas projects.

Now you should head over to see the talented Mel Pagano

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