Just for You - 2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop

Welcome to our first ever 2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop.  I am so excited and honoured to be a part of this hop with some very talented Stampin' Up!® demonstrators from around the world.  Our hops are themed based and the theme for January is Occasions to coincide with the release of the new Occasions catalogue.  

There are some amazing products in this catalogue so be sure to follow the links at the end of this post to see the amazing projects everyone has created.

As it is summer here in Australia, I decided to create a fun, fresh card that suits any occasion (pardon the pun lol).  Here is my card....

I have taken my inspiration for this card from the Tutti-Frutti suite.  This is a great suite with cute images and vivid colours.  

Using Peekaboo Peach cardstock from the 2016-2018 In Colour collection as my base, I then matted this with a fruity design from the Tutti-Frutti 6x6 Designer Series Paper.  Then I cut another piece of matching cardstock about 3/4" wide and adhered to the front of the card.

I used a sentiment from A Good Day stamp set on Whisper White cardstock and then punched out the centre with a 1"circle punch.  I layered this on co-ordinating coloured cardstock, first a 1 1/4" plain circle, then a scalloped circle using the new 1 3/8" Scallop Punch and mounted this using Dimensionals.

To finish off, I added alternating colours of the Tutti-Frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins.

I know you are going to love this hop - you are currently at my blog Leisa Pedersen - Click the NEXT arrow below to see Linda Handford's creation.  If you get lost, there is a numbered list at the bottom to keep track of where you are in the hop.  Have fun and thanks so much for joining us!

1. Melissa Tennison
2. Nichole Loe
3. Deb Naylor
4. Lisa Kmiec
5. Tricia Butts
6. Laura Kate Mackie
7. Cheryl Hamilton
8. Su Mohr
9. Hiske MacKay
10. Kathy Maurer
11. Leisa Pedersen (you are here!)
    
    
12. Linda Handford
    
    
13. Mary Trautner
    
    
14. Jackie Lawless
    
    
15. Alexandra Rauf
    
    
16. Maria Calia
    
    
17. Kirsteen Gill
    
    
18. Amy Grendel
    
    
19. Diana Tillery
    
    

Product List

A Good Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$33.00

Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$17.50

Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins

$12.25

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

$28.00

Some really good news..... Stampin' Up!'s biggest sales event is here.......

SALE-A-BRATION IS BACK!!!!!

With the release of the new Occasions catalogue starting on January 3rd, Sale-A-Bration is back for 2018.  What does this mean???  It means you can earn FREE PRODUCTS!! It’s very easy… and you have 2 options….

Option 1:      

For every $90 you spend from any current catalogue (either Annual or Occasions cattys)

you get to choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration (small) catalogue.  A range of

items are available from stamp sets to designer series papers to embellishments.  Added

Bonus: This year Stampin’ Up!® have added a second level of earning free products.

So if you spend $90 – choose 1 LEVEL ONE item free, spend $180 choose 2 LEVEL ONE

items OR 1 LEVEL TWO item for free and so on.

My online store is open 24/7 for your convenience - shop now here

Option 2:      

Join the fun!! That’s right, why not join Stampin’ Up! ® and enjoy all the benefits.  You

get to choose $235 worth or products to make you your starter kit – for only $169.

Whether you like stamps, inks, papers etc you pick what YOU want…..AND on top of this

you also get to choose 2 additional stamps sets (up to the value of $174) FREE!!!!.  That’s

up to $409 of gorgeous Stampin’ Up! ® products for only $169.

If you have been thinking about trying Stampin' Up!® this is a great time to do it.  You will

have a full six month to take advantage of your 20% demonstrator discount

(minimum) which is a fantastic saving......

·         PLUS you get to see the new catalogues before anyone else,

·         Attend Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator only Onstage Events every 6 months – April 2018 events are in Sydney and Perth,

·         exclusive demonstrator access to training and events and, if you want to, 

·         the chance to earn a FREE overseas holiday every year!! How good is that?? 

Live in Australia?  Want to take advantage of these great offers? - Join my team here

Keep checking back here regularly to see gorgeous projects created with these amazing new products..

Until next time

Bye for now

Leisa

xx

A Little Wild Crazy Crafters Project Highlights

Hi Everyone

Thank gosh it's Friday...again.  I love this time of week....the thought of two days when I don't need to set my alarm to go to work....weekend bliss !!!

I was browsing Pinterest (as we do) and came across a great window spinner card by German Demonstrator Claudia Maser, you can see her blogpost here.  

I fell in love with the 'A Little Wild Bundle' - this great set comprises of a clear-mount stamp set and matching framelits to get those perfectly die cut images that look so cute.  

So today's project uses both these products and a few more....and here it is

I just love the look of pink and grey together.  Here I have used Pink Pirouette and Smokey Slate cardstock with Whisper White. I embossed the Whisper White with the Polka Dot embossing folder, then cut the circle through Whisper White and Smokey Slate using the Layering Circles Framelit Dies.

I stamped the image in Smokey Slate ink on Smokey Slate cardstock and as I only wanted to use the front of the elephant, I just cut off the back piece. I used dimensionals to adhere to the card.

Then I used the little vine or leaf framelit from the same set to cut a piece in same colour as an accent under the banner. Finally finishing off with a cute sentiment.

Here is a boy version I did too....

I'd love you to vote for my card and check out other amazing projects from the Crazy Crafters team - have a look and vote here

These items are available in the annual catalogue and can be purchase through my online store and while you are there, don't forget to check out the Year End Sale Event - there is just 4 DAYS LEFT to grab a bargain.

Also there is only a few days left to reserve Stampin' Up!'s AMAZING new stamping tool....THE STAMPARATUS.  

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

the MUST KNOW’s

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price–$85.00 AUD

Check out my previous post HERE to see all the details and a great how to video.

Reservations close on December 31st - that's in 2 DAYS!!! so be quick.  Click here to visit my online store, create your free account ( needed for reservations) and reserve away.....you will be so glad you did. 

Until next time

Bye for now

Leisa

xx

Crazy Crafters Project Highlights - Congratulations

Hi Everyone

Well it's almost the end of 2017.....seems like only yesterday I was saying Happy New Year!  Today I have a really simple yet elegant card as part of the Crazy Crafters Projects Highlights.

A friend asked me to do a Wedding card for her...with 2 days notice.  

Here is what I came up with...

Starting with Very Vanilla thick cardstock as my base, I adhered a design from the Bundle of Love Designer Series Paper stack.  I really love this design as its like a gold foil droplet and looks really elegant.  I then stamped the Congratulations sentiment from Floral Phrases stamp set on a piece of Very Vanilla in Versamark, then used Gold Emboss Powder and heat embossed. I adhered the sentiment with Dimensionals

The inside of the card I selected a verse from the Special Celebrations stamp set and also heat embossed with Gold Emboss Powder.

A very simple card with a very elegant look.

BIG NEWS!!!!

The NEW Occasions catalogue and Sale-A-Bration brochure are just around the corner and you don't want to miss it.  

Make sure you are on my mailing list to received the NEW 2018 Stampin' Up!® Occasions/Sale-A-Bration Catalogue COMING SOON!!!!! 

Here's a sneak peak!!

So many gorgeous new products in here - unfortunately I can only show you the cover as the catalogue launches on 3rd January 2018.

But if you want to see it early and enjoy a pre order period before the launch date this is what you need to do....

JOIN!!

That's right! If you live in Australia, you can join my team and get to see the entire catalogue now and enjoy a pre order period for demonstrators only starting TODAY!!!! that's a whole month before the launch date!

Get your choice of products to the value of $235 for just $169 and can add any of the products from the Occasions catalogue! You also get to enjoy a minimum of 20% discount on all future orders, free products, great training and support. There is no lock in contracts, you can leave at any time.....but why would you with so many great benefits on offer?

But wait.....THERE'S MORE!!!!

Say hello to the retiring items in the Year-End Sales Event.  Retiring products will no longer be available for purchase after 2nd January 2018. 

Save up to 50% on selected products.  Click on the shopping trolley to the right to see the full range of products available

Why not 'Follow Me' and that way you will never miss a post.  Pop in your email details on the top right of my page - it's that easy!!

I hope you have enjoyed my post today.

Thanks so much for stopping by

See you again soon

Leisa 

xx

Introducing.......the STAMPARATUS™ by Stampin' Up!

Introducing……..STAMPARATUS™

     a MUST HAVE item for every stamper!!!

It’s big news when something breaks the mould and changes everything. The Stamparatus™ will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it! Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!

Watch this video to see how easy the Stamparatus™ is to use

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

the MUST KNOW’s

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price–$85.00 AUD

This product is going to be so popular so make sure you RESERVE your Stamparatus™!!! The reservation window opens at 8:00 AM (AEDT) on 17 November (for period 17-30 November 2017) with delivery on or around 1 February 2018.

Reservations are only available until allocation is exhausted – set your alarms so you DON’T MISS OUT!!!

Check out the below links for Questions and Answers and How To Reserve your Stamparatus™

Questions & Answers

How To Reserve Stamparatus™

As a bonus, add another item to your Stamparatus™ when you checkout and get to choose a FREE Stamp set from the Sale-A-Brations brochure (coming soon!!!)

You will also receive a personal thankyou card and gift when you select me as your preferred demonstrator :)

If you have any further questions or would like more information, please don not hesitate to contact me HERE

Happy Stamp…aratus!!

Leisa

xx

Stampin' Blends are HERE!!!!

STAMPIN' BLENDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

It's the day we have all been waiting for.....you can purchase Stampin' Blends right now!!

Some great features of the new Stampin' Blends are:
• Add just the right amount of colour where you need it with the brush tip or fine-point.
• Each colour (except Ivory and Bronze) has a light and dark shade marker, available individually or in a combo pack.
• Press fit seal prevents air from entering the barrel and causing evaporation.
• The nestable lids are easy to keep track of and have a tight fit for long-lasting colour.

There are also some other exciting NEW PRODUCTS that you can have fun with using the NEW Stampin' Blends. It is the Colour Me Happy Clear-Mount Bundle which includes a stamp set and card kit. You can check out this awesome kit here https://www3.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx…

 

Think you need a bit of practise first???? I will send you a pack of 12x12 Just Add Colour Designer Series Paper (valued at $21.00) to get you started FREE, when you order the complete collection of Stampin' Blends from me - Plus the usual Host code rewards for using the current code - TGA4SRE2. Only use this code if your order is under $250 though. You get to keep the rewards if you order over $250 and spend them yourself.

Here are some other awesome videos that Stampin' Up!® have put together to help you with learning the techniques of the Stampin' Blends. Please watch them as I know they will help you!

Features and Benefits https://youtu.be/yhbkPXeidNQ
Basics of Blending https://youtu.be/HxaPQvomPhA
Colour Me Happy Card Kit https://youtu.be/MI8PsbBIbLI
Colour Lifter and Skin Tones https://youtu.be/3Js27azqwdM

And it gets even better..... JOIN MY TEAM and add this entire collection of Stampin' Blends to your starter kit......YES THAT'S RIGHT!!!!

If you love colouring - you will LOVE these markers and what better way to get them all at a discounted price.

The Stampin' Blends Marker Collection is a full set of 26 markers plus the colour lifter and has a retail value of $209.25AUD plus postage (around $11.50). You get the whole collection PLUS MORE for just $169 and FREE POSTAGE a saving of over $50!!

What's the catch I hear you ask? There is no catch.......if you decide that Stampin' Up!® is not right for you, that's fine, you just don't order anything else......if you decide to stay, you get to enjoy ongoing discounts (minimum 20%), free products, sneak peaks, and attend onstage events.

Why pay $209.25 when you can pay just $169!!!!

Join my team today -https://ida.stampinup.com?demoid=4013867

Have questions or want more information - contact me here http://www.stampinup.net/esu…/home/leisascraftcave/contactme

Until next time

Happy Stampin' (or colouring lol )

Bye for now

Leisa 

xx

World Cardmaking Day 2017

Hi everyone...This post is a teeny bit long....but there is so much to tell :)

I am so glad there is a day nominated around the world for making cards. There is nothing more enjoyable for me to receive a handmade card, knowing that the person who made it loves making them as much as I do....so much that I made a bundle to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

I will highlight each of the cards I made over the coming weeks.  To start off here is a card I made with the Tranquil Tulips stamp set. 

Using Bermuda Bay, Basic Black and Whisper White I created a layered card stamping the images from the Tranquil Tulips stamp set in Bermuda Bay and Wild Wasabi ink.  The Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies finishes the Happy Birthday sentiment from Special Celebrations stamp set nicely.  A piece of  Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon and a scatter of Rhinestone Basic Jewels completes the card.

The Tranquil Tulips stamp set is a Hostess set that you can choose FREE using your Stampin' Rewards when you place a qualifying order in my online store.

Now here's some great news!!!

STAMPIN' BLENDS ARE BACK!!

At the moment they are ONLY AVAILABLE TO DEMONSTRATORS - and we are unsure when they will be released for customers to purchase.

So if you are like me and JUST HAVE TO HAVE THEM NOW - Join my team today!!!

As a new demonstrator, you can add the NEW Stampin' Blends as part of your starter kit. The Stampin' Blends Marker Collection is a full set of 26 markers plus the colour lifter and has a retail value of $209.25AUD plus postage (around $11.50). You get the whole collection PLUS MORE for just $169 and FREE POSTAGE a saving of over $50!! 

If you love colouring - you will LOVE these markers and what better way to get them all at a discounted price. BUT HURRY!! This exclusive offer is only available from 1st - 15th October 2017

WHO LOVES PAPER?????  I DO!!!

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE!! - ON SALE 1ST - 31ST OCTOBER

NEED SOME STAMPS TO MATCH YOUR PAPER SELECTION?

In conjunction with World Card Making Day get 15% off these selected stamp sets and Notecards with envelopes

ENDS 10TH OCTOBER SO BE QUICK!!!

WHY NOT BECOME A STAMPIN' UP!® DEMONSTRATOR?

I always welcome like minded people who love creating handmade cards and gifts, and who love sharing their creativity with others to join my team. Create your own starter kit with YOUR CHOICE of products (including the NEW Stampin' Blends until 15th Oct), enjoy ongoing discounts (minimum 20%), free products, sneak peaks, and see new catalogues before anyone else!  And better still...........enjoy all of this until April 2018 with no minimum sales targets!!

What's the catch I hear you ask? There is no catch.......if you decide that Stampin' Up!® is not right for you, that's fine, you just don't order anything else. 

So you want to join?  Click HERE to get started now!! You will be glad you did!! 

Don't forget all these offers are for a limited time only so don't dilly dally or you will miss out...and I wouldn't like to see that happen.

Thanks for stopping by

See you soon

Leisa

xx