Christmas Swaps.

Hi, I finally got some computer time, with the kids home I don't get on it as much a I would like. We are counting down the days till Christmas, Zach is very excited, he even spoke to Santa but he is still not sure about sitting on his knee. If I'm really lucky I'll get a photo of him with Santa later this week.

We had a really fun night at our Passion 4 Paper group meeting recently, thank you Angie for hosting it. So here are the Christmas swap cards we swapped. I'm really looking forward to our next meeting, it's so good to get together.

Just in case I don't get back on here before Christmas I want to wish you all a fantastic Christmas with lots of Love, Peace & Joy.

Merry Christmas.

Sharing my Passion

Leah

From Leanne.

Good morning, are you enjoying the holidays, I'm loving the relaxed lazy mornings.  I have received some beautiful Christmas cards that I want to share with you. This one was made by a good friend Leanne. I love this card it has a special surprise inside. Leanne put a lot of time and work into this card and I feel very special that I received one. Thank You Leanne.

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Leah

Sunny Challenge 019/11.

The challenge over at Sunny Challengers & Creations this week is a great sketch with the added challenge of not using a sentiment/greeting. So I can use this card for any occasion. There are still 3 day left to enter this challenge so why not head over and play along.

I've used the new DSP Spice Cake from the Summer Mini, which I love. The colours are Pool Party, More Mustard and Early Espresso. With the Aviary stamp set. Other products used are the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 3/4" & 1/2" circle punches, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon and Rhinestones.

Thanks

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Leah

Graduation Card.

My baby graduated from year 12 a couple of weeks ago, I'm so proud of all he has accomplishes this year and of the young adult he is becoming. I did make him a graduation card but didn't take a photo of it yet, I'll have to find it in his messy room, but here is the card I made for a special friend of his who has been a great support for him this year.

I cased this card from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue, just changed it a bit to suit.

Thanks for visiting.

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Leah

New Promotions.

Two new exciting promotions starting this month, December Frenzy and the Summer Mini.

December Frenzy from 1st december to 31st December , limited stock available at up to 50% off. A great time to get Christmas gifts for friends & family or for yourself.

Click here for discounted product list.

The Summer Mini Catalogue.

1st December to 31st March 2012.

Click here.

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Leah

Thank you.

It was my birthday a week ago and I received some gorgeous birthday cards so I thought I'd share them with you.

From my Mum.

From Julie - 9 2 Midnight

And from Maree

Thank you so much I really appreciate the work you all put into making these amazing cards.

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Leah

SC 016/11

Hi, I had a bit of spare time yesterday so I had a play with the Sunny Challenge 016/11. The theme with the sketch this week is Christmas and I am way behind on making my Christmas cards. So now I have another one completed.

I have used the merry & Type stamp set, heat embossed with Cherry Cobbler embossing powder. DSP letters to Santa, Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border punch, large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, twine, rhinestone and dazzling diamonds.

Thanks for visiting.

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Leah

Winners are grinner's.

I have a big grin on my face right now, I have won the Sunny Challenges 015/11 challenge with the card in the previous post. Very exciting, even though I was the only entry, giggle.

The next challenge is up SC 016/11 so head over and check it out so there will be a bit more competition this week. Thank you Gwen, Kris & Vicky.

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Leah

Sunny Challenges & Creations.

Good morning, yesterday I discovered Sunny Challenges & Creations, a fun new challenge blog started by 3 lovely ladies in Queensland. Every Sunday they set a challenge with a sketch and with a fun technique to try.   This weeks challenge with the sketch is the Emboss Resist technique. The challenge is open to anyone and everyone so why not play along too. Click here to see the designs teams creations and details about the challenge.

 As I needed a card for a friends birthday so I thought I play along. I have changed the sketch just a bit, hope that's ok.

I have used the Parlor Prints background stamp, heat embossed with a mixture of clear embossing powder and dazzling diamonds. it's a bit hard to see the sparkle in this photo but it looks great. Then using a dauber I inked over the card base with Cherry Cobbler ink gradually getting darker as I went along. I loved how this turned out. The other stamp set used is Friends Never Fade. For the stemmed flower I inked with Cherry Cobbler Stampin Write Marker then stamped off on scrap paper then inked only part of the stamp with the marker again creating the two tone look. The other flower has been cut out and raised with dimensionals with a bit of dazzling diamonds. To finish off I added Victoria crochet Trim with antique brad.

Thanks for visiting.

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Leah

Mojo 214

Hi, I'm am entering this card into the Mojo Monday #214 sketch challenge.

Using the cute bear stamp from  the Tagtastic Hostess set, Creative Elements stamp set and Cheerful Treat DSP also just for Hostesses. Other products are Blossom Party Die, 2 1/2" & 1 3/4" circle punches, Decorative Label punch, Designer Printed brad, dazzling diamonds, rhinestone jewels.

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Leah

Swaps.

I had a fantastic time at the Brisbane Regional training event on Saturday. I have lots of new things to share with you. I can't fit them all in one post so  today I have a few swap cards I received to show you. There will be more in the coming days.

This first card was made by Kim Kaese.

Unable to find a blog for Kim.

By Vicki Hodgman.

Unable to find a blog for Vicki.

By Alison Gillies. Click over to her blog here.

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Leah

A Sale To DIE For.

From November 1st until Nov 30th get 10% off select Big Shot dies and Embossing Folders.

If you haven't got a Big Shot, get 10% off the exclusive Big shot bundle.

Contact me to place your order stampin.with.leah@live.com.au .

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Leah

Jamie's Birthday.

Hi and Happy Halloween. Todays Scrap page is of Jamie's 10th Birthday Party. He invited his friends to see the Harry Potter Movie , which was awesome, and after we had his cake. He had to wait a couple of weeks after his actual birthday to have his party because that was when the movie was released. It was worth the wait.

I have used white gel pen and a bit of paint on this page with rub-on's, Number It stamp set, Circle Circus stamp set and DSP Just Add Cake.

Check back tomorrow for something BIG.

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Leah.

MOJO # 212

Hi, here is my entry for MOJO #212. I've changed the sketch just a little bit. Using the Merry & Type stamp set heat embossed with Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, Timeless Portrait DSP, Lace ribbon Border punch, Pinking Hearts Border punch and Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die. The colours are Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, River Rock & Very Vanilla.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Leah

Block background.

Hi, today I have a card I made recently to show you. This card came about by my Mum having a line stamp that she was tired of colouring all the time and wanted another way of using it. I showed her that by stamping blocks of a light colour on the background then stamping in a darker colour over the top that she could create a stunning card using the same stamp. And it's quick too. On this card I've used the Stampin' Up! Clear Mount Blocks C & D, just put the ink directly onto the block then stamp. I really like this effect as it turns out a bit different every time. The stamp set used is Nature Walk and the colours used are Baja Breeze and Early Espresso.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Leah

Counting Butterflies.

I've been doing a bit of scraping lately, this page is of my Mum and Zach counting all the butterflies on her birthday cake. I made this page to coordinate with her birthday card and signature board and of course the cake that my sister decorated so beautifully.

I have used a few big shot dies, Top Note, Blossom Party, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet  and Beautiful Wings Embosslits. I think am turning into a Big Shot addict :) I use it almost every time I sit at my craft desk. Also used the Petite Pennants builder punch, another favorite new product.

Thanks for visiting.

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Leah

Vintage....

..... I really like vintage style and admire all those talented people who are so great at this style. I'm not so great but I am getting better. My Vintage style card uses DSP with inking, beautiful ribbons and pearls. 

The lovely doily is from the Flirtatious Specialty paper, just cut out then turned over and ink with a dauber. I also used Timeless Type DSP. Colours used are Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Very Vanilla. So what do you think?

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Leah

Simply Stockings.

During October purchase this pair of coordinating Christmas products early, before the debut of the 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue. Or get them both for FREE when you host a $450 workshop during October.

Stocking Tag Punch $33.95

Stitched Stocking Set of 7 Wood mount $53.95 Clear mount $42.95.

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Leah

You - Scrap Page.

Hi, hope you all had a great weekend. Today I have a scrap page I made of my daughter when she was little to show you. I love how this turned out. I used the Delicate Doilies stamp set in the colours Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade and Pink Pirouette. I have also used the Broadsheet Alphabet set for the title and the Lace Ribbon Border Punch and the Blossom Party die with the big Shot. Added a few Jewel rhinestones and an antique brad to finish off.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Leah

Launch Party.

We had a great time playing with some of the new Stampin' Up! products at the Launch Party on Saturday. It was really good to catch up with some people I hadn't seen for a while. Thank you ladies for coming along and making the afternoon really fun.

This first card we made using the Delicate Doilies stamp set in the new In colours, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo and Pool Party. We used the Lace Ribbon Border Punch and the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die with a few Rhinestone jewels for a bit of bling.

 This next card is using the Forever Young stamp set and the Parlor Prints background stamp on the new In Colour Wisteria Wonder and last years in Colour Concord Crush. With the Top Note Bigz die and the Decorative label punch.

 This one is the same card stamped in Island Indigo with the Parlor Prints background clear heat embossed. Hard to see in this photo, but this background stamp is beautiful  embossed.

So that's all from me today, thanks for visiting.

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Leah

New Catalogue & Promotion.

Today is the launch of the new 2011-2012 Idea book & Catalogue. Click here to download it or click on the picture on the side bar.

 All I can say is OMG...... you will love it.

September Promotion. Join for just $169.

During September you can join the Stampin' Up! family for just $169 with the limited time mini starter kit valued at over $310. Or get the full starter kit at 20% off at just $231.20.  Click here to see the products in the kits and all the details. It's quick and easy to join online, just contact me for your authorisation  password.

 Did you know you no longer need a ABN to join? Contact me if you have any questions, I'm happy to help.  stampin.with.leah@live.com.au

Have a great day.

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Leah

Something from my stash.

Hi, this weeks challenge over at Just Add Ink is to use something from your stash that you haven't used for ages. Well it was easy for me, I can't even remember the last time I used my Chalks. I found them berried in the bottom of my draw, yes I did have to go searching for them. I really like using Chalks and I have found a new home for them where they won't get forgotten again. So thank you Jo Eades for this challenge. 

I have used the Vintage Vogue and the Elements of Style stamp sets for this card, stamping in VersaMark on white card then chalking over the top in Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight. Other products used are 2 Step Bird punch, Decorative Label punch, Daubers, Cutter Kit, Pompom Trim, Stripped Grosgrain ribbon, Jewels basic Pearl.

You can check out the great creations the DT can up with here.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Leah

Happy Birthday Mum.

Hi, hope you all had a great weekend. It's my Mum's birthday so we had a big party for her on the weekend. Everyone came and we had lots of yummy food and lots and lots of delicious cake. I decorated a canvas board for everyone to write a special message for her, which she loved.

 The colour combo was taken from the napkins we had and the cake and house were decorated in the same colour theme, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, River Rock and Black. I've used the Pennant Parade stamp set with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Big Shot dies -Blossom Party, Hearts & Brackets and Beautiful Wings, Pearl and Rhinestone Jewels and little bits of ribbon.
Here are a couple of close ups.

And here is the matching  Birthday card I made for her.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Leah

Best Wishes Card.

Hi, I took the girls to see the Glee in concert  movie the other day, it was fantastic. Yes I'm a Gleek, I love watching it with my daughter and we can't wait for the next season to start. Does anyone know when that will be?  Anyway I do have a card to show you today, It's one I made a few weeks back.

The stamp set is Silhouette Sentiments (level 1 hostess) about to be retired. I have used the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty flower punch, funky Pompom ribbon, Grosgrain ribbon, a few rhinestones and a bit of spritzing. The colour combo is Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Basic Grey.

So have a great day and thanks for visiting.

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Leah

Mojo 204

Hi, another challenge card for Mojo Monday # 204. This is a sketch challenge.  I never liked orange much before but I'm really enjoying playing with it. The new products on this card are the Simply Soft Hostess stamp set, the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die ( the Poppy Parade lacy circle thingy) and the Lace Ribbon Border punch again, I'm going to be using this punch a lot. And the new DSP Just Add Cake.

The colours are Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso and Wild Wasabi.

Thanks for visiting.

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Leah

Taylored Expressions #144

Another challenge completed, this time the Taylored Expressions sketch #144. With again some new products.

Stamp set is Precious Butterflies (love it), the Lace Ribbon Border punch, with new In-Colours Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder. The third colour for this card is Concord Crush. I  also used the Beautiful Wings Emboslits die, the 3/4" & 1 3/4" circles punches and a few Rhinestone Jewels. 

I am having trouble linking so I'll try again later.

Thanks for coming by.

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Leah

JAI 80

Well I got one challenge done last night, the Just Add Ink #80 sketch challenge. This card also gives you a bit of a sneak peak of a few new Idea Book & Catalogue products. (starting Sept)  Can you guess what they are?

Ok I'll tell you. There is the new stamp set Forever Young, a new border punch Lace Ribbon Border, new Scallop Dots Ribbon (yes this one is Choc Chip YEH!!) and one of the new In colours Island Indigo. Other colours used are Cherry Cobbler, River Rock & Choc Chip.

Thanks.

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Leah

A birthday card.

Hi, today I have to show you the birthday card I made for my niece for her 22nd birthday. It's a fun, quick card using punched out circles to make funky flowers. The stamp set used is Apple Blossoms (level 2 hostess set) retiring soon. The base is Confetti White card, it's just a bit stronger to hold the weight with the buttons. The DSP is Greenhouse Gala also retiring at the end of August.

Hopeing to do a challenge or two tonight, we'll see.

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Leah

Sassy Lil' Sketches August Week #1

My friend Tracey is now on the design team for Sassy Lil' Sketches, very exciting, congrats Tracey. This blog has great sketches for cards and scrap pagers, with amazing inspiration from the design team. So I thought I'd play along with this weeks layout sketch.

I have used lots of left over bits from my stash, rub-ons and paper for this page. With a little bit of spritzing on the background.

Have a great weekend.

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Leah