Last day of SALE-A-BRATION!!

Happy, Hoppy Easter!

Hello!

Easter is around the corner and to me it is a very special time of the year as a Christian! A time to be relieved almost, things could've gone very wrong for us... The kids normally hunt for eggs and I was going to change the tradition and just hand them a basket, but it felt unfair so they will be hunting again!

For my Easter card making class we made a basket using the Berry Basket Bigz L Die (137366, p 21, OC). Inside was a chocolate egg, tiny soft toy and a 3 x 3 card with a lined envelope) on top of some paper nesting. This is what the card looked like:

My product list:

131302 Coastal Cabana A4 Cardstock (p 179, AC)

121717 Shimmery White A4 Cardstock (p 193, AC)

138557 For Peep's Sake clear stamp set (p 34, OC)

139128 Simply Wonderful Clear stamp set (from the SALE-A-BRATION flyer that ends 31st March '15)

131172 Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad (p 181, AC)

126975 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad (p 183, AC)

Stampin' Write Markers

Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi

I loved how soft the card looks!

Take care. stay safe and have a lovely Easter!

Mel

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SALE-A-BRATION will end on 31st of March '15 - Thank you for being you card

Hello again!

I have to say Stampin' Up! never disappoints with their  SALE-A-BATION promotion. This year is no different. I just love everything that the flyer has on offer! Take a look here http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melsstampinblog/promotions! One of my really favorite stamp sets, the For being you set (139120, clear), comes from the extra flyer available ONLY through March 31, 2015 (with even more free products to earn), be sure to check those out too!

My product list:

137167 Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer set (p 17, OC) for the background 

124392 Calypso Coral A4 Cardstock (p 181, AC)

131303 Crisp Cantaloupe A4 Cardstock (p 179, AC)

121717 Shimmery White A4 Cardstock (p 193, AC) 

127885 Champagne Glimmer Paper (p 193, AC)

129399 Tea Lace Paper Doilies (p 192, AC)

131175 Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC)

137866 Sahara Sand Lace Trim (p 43, OC) 

133787 Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (p 222, AC)

102283 VersaMark (p 210, AC)

109132 White Embossing Powder for the white hearts (p 213, AC)

138633 Best Year Ever DSP used for my photo ( also one of the free products on offer in the SALE-A-BRATION flyer)

The following Stampin Write Markers (I colored every letter with a different marker and then huffed over it before I stamped):

*Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Sahara Sand

*The Stampin' Write Markers are purchased in packs (depending on the color assortments) - these are amazing and also a fantastic deal!!! Find the color assortments on p 179 - 183. 

I love saying thank you! This stamp set makes it easy!

Take care!

Mel

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Last days before SALE-A-BRATION ends! You don't want to miss out! It ends in 7 days!!!

Hi!

I'm two projects behind - it has been a crazy few weeks - but I cannot let the opportunity pass to remind you that SALE-A-BRATION  will be ending soon!! Only 7 more days to earn some fantastic FREE products! Click on THIS link http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melsstampinblog/promotions to have a look!

Join my team for just $169 and during SALE-A-

BRATION you get to choose between two FREE options! Ask me why I love being a Stampin'Up demonstrator!

I promise I will catch up this Friday!

Take care!

Mel
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Butterfly Basics - Bookmark

Hello again!

Nooo, I'm not done with the Butterfly Basics stamp set yet! I have a feeling I will use this one many more times! This time it was for a handy bookmark! I know there are still people out there that love the feel of a real page under their fingers!

Pretty!

And clever!

My product list:

129392 Coaster Board (p 192, AC)

137154 Butterfly Basics Photopolymer stamp set (p 26, OC)

137360 Butterfly Thinlits Dies (p 26, OC)

133645 Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC)

131178 Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC)

131174 Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC)

126974 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad (p 183, AC)

131175 Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC, to sponge the background)

131172 Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad (p 181, AC, to sponge the pink butterfly)

137909 Artisan Embellishment Kit (p 27, OC)

137866 Sahara Sand Lace Trim (p 43, OC) This is the prettiest trim I've seen in a very long time!

I think this will make an excellent gift for an avid reader - or maybe even a good seller at a craft market? You never know!

Take care!

Mel

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Butterfly Basics - Sending Wishes your Way

Hello!

Look at my very first attempt at using Embossing paste! It is sooo easy to use and much less messy than I thought! You should be able to find embossing paste at your local craft store! I went for a Strawberry Slush tone on tone look by adding a few drops of re-inker to the embossing paste and mixing it thoroughly. My 'stencil' comes from the Artisan Embellishment Kit (see my product list for details).

This is a 3 x 3 card - I had to start small!

A closer look!

My product list:

121686 Early Espresso A4 cardstock (p 183, AC, card base)

131300 Strawberry Slush A4 cardstock (p 179, AC)

131302 Coastal Cabanna A4 cardstock (p 179, AC)

121717 Shimmery White A4 cardstock (p 193, AC)

131175 Coastal Cabanna Classic Stampin' Pad (p 179, AC)

126974 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

131167 Strawberry Slush Ink Refill (p 179, AC)

137154 Butterfly Basics Photopolymer stamp set (p 26, OC) THIS IS A TRULY BEAUTIFUL SET!

137360 Butterflies Thinlits Dies ( p 26 OC) 

Artisan Embellishment Kit (p 27, OC, ribbon, pearl and the die-cut background that I used for a stencil)

The paste takes about 30 minutes to dry, so not that long to wait for a pretty card! Next time I will go bigger! I have to say I love the tone on tone look! It looks almost Velvety! 

Till next time!

Mel

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Why now is the best time of the year to join my Stampin' Up! team!

Come and join me on the 17th of March '15 for a Stamp & Connect Night in Port Kennedy!

Come by any time between 6pm and 9pm, have a glass of wine (or a cuppa!), make one or two projects and chat with me about why NOW is the best time of the year to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! 

Become part of my team! Receive discounts, get your products first and much more!

Contact me via my Website or send me a private message and I will send you my address!

If you can't make it, but is still interested, leave your number or e-mail me: melodieviljoen@gmail.com