Georgina Stamps and Scraps

I'm Moving!

2008-06-26T21:23:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone,
I'm moving my blog.
I am in the process of setting up at www.georginamartin.com I will spend the next few weeks moving some things from here and getting some more ideas up for you.
Please email me if you have any ideas or anything you'd like to see on my website!
By the time you get this update, you may be redirected to the new site.

Thanks Everyone!

Georgina

A Good Cause and a Fun Night!

2008-06-12T19:31:00.002+10:00

Recently a young boy, 9yrs old from our school, passed away. He suffered from and inoperable brain tumor. During his illness he spent time at Bear Cottage

Myself , Karen devonshire and Wendy Todd, have organised a fundraising night, where all proceeds will go to Bear Cottage.

We will be creating 3 gorgeous projects.
Not to mention, having HEAPS of fun and learning some great tips and techniques!

Here's a sneak peak of the stunning projects we'll be creating on the night!
There will be plenty of prizes and lots of fun.

Please email me georgi67@bigpond.net.au

or phone 0409 326 016 to book your place!
Bookings are ESSENTIAL!
and places are limited

When
Friday, June 20 - 7pm arrival for 7:30 start

Where
Warnervale Park Hall, Cnr Virginia and Warnervale Roads, Warnervale. Entry via Virginia Road.
Cost
$15, includes all materials for 3 projects, a yummy supper and all proceeds will be donated to Bear Cottage.

June Special

2008-06-12T19:27:00.003+10:00

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'!

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox?

We invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June! Take advantage of the 25% discount on products in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113705)
Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 112 $33.95
Love Notes assortment p. 132 $13.501
1/4" Circle punch p. 142 $30.95
Total (non-bundled) $78.40
eScape Bundle price $58.80

Buff Point Card Making

2008-05-14T08:55:00.010+10:00

Last week I had a workshop with a group of ladies from Buff Point, we had a fabulous morning and this is one of the cards that we made, using Petal Prints, Purely Pomegranate, Blush Blossom and Chocolate Chip.

Last night we had a sizzling time with the heat gun in the Faux Metal class, we were too clever!

We made numerous embellishments with this amazing technique and I will post the cards I make with them later.

After we had finished we had show and tell and I showed the lovely Purely Pomegranete card above. Oooh!!!, I heard so I couldn't resist. The card is so simple yet so impressive.

I made this variation in the new In-color, Soft Sky and Blue Bayou, with the yummy Double stitched grosgrain ribbon that co-ordinates beautifully, in Blue Bayou too! The sentiment is Happy Everything, a great set for balancing your card layout as it uses too different fonts and sizes. I think it finishes things off nicely!

And one of my Class, Adele, made this one in the new Basic Gray and So Saffron!
Very nice! Go Adele!

New Catalogue Launch

2008-04-23T20:54:00.005+10:00

Wow! We had a great night last night! These are three of the cards that we made using new stampsets and products from the brand new 2008 - 2009 Idea & Catalogue Book.

We used my favourite set 'Priceless' for the card at the back, Prints designer series patterned paper in Rose Red, and new in color cardstock, River Rock and Purely Pomegranete. We used flowers and Rhinestone Brads from The 'Pretties Kit' - just devine!

The Gift card at the front uses the versatile set, 'Fun and Fast Notes'. I mounted this set with the words separate and I can use whatever sentiment I like each time I use it.

The third set uses a level 1 Hostess Set - 'A Little Bit of Happiness'. For this card we used the new 5/8" wide Grosgrain Ribbon in Regal Rose, it's available in 8 gorgeous colours to match perfectly with your next project.

Scrapbooking Simply

2008-04-14T18:52:00.002+10:00

This Scrapbook Layout was one that we made at our 2008 Stampin'Up! Convention, last weekend in Brisbane. It was so much fun! We had lots of classes for business development and also ideas and time for stamping. This page was a beautifully simple layout to complete and as you can see the results are gorgeous. I have added a photo digitally, so that I could upload the page for you now, so the photo isn't quite straight, but you get the idea.

Recipe for this project
Stamp set; Forever in My Heart
Cardstock; Kraft, Textured Soft Sky, More Mustard, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Patterned Paper; Old Olive Designer Series Prints
Inks; More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Real Red,
Accessories; Scallop Punch, buttons, Old Olive wide Grosgrain Ribbon

New Stampin' Up! Catalogue has Arrived on the Central Coast

2008-04-04T22:13:00.004+11:00

The New Stampin'Up! Catalogue has arrived and I have plenty available on the Central Coast NOW! I'm at Woongarrah, so local pick up is available for $10 or posted to you for $15. This Idea Book and Catalogue is a stunning publication, It has lots of brand new stamp sets, all new Designer Series Patterned Papers and loads of fabulous accessories! I can't wait for my order to arrive to start playing with my new stamps, papers, ribbons and embellishments. I made the following cards with stamps that I have that are in the new Catalogue.

Below -
Stamp Set; Eat Cake
Card Stock: Soft Subtles
Ink Pads; Mellow Moss
Accessories; Markers - Soft Subtles, twill tape

Above -

Stamp Sets: Wild About You and It's YOur Birthday

Cardstock; Soft Subtles

Ink Pads; Regal Rose

Accessories; Markers- Soft Subtles

Contact Me if you have any Questions or would like a New 2008-2009 Idea and Catalogue Book

Last Chance, Bud Basics!

2008-03-16T15:50:00.004+11:00

The Summer Mini Catalogue will finish on the 31st March! Don't miss this Stamp set, Bud Basics, I love it! It is so easy to use and looks stunning in a variety of colour combinations. Here I have used Mellow Moss, Pale Plum and Perfect Plum.

Out They Go!

2008-03-01T17:58:00.004+11:00

This card uses - Loves Me designer series paper and Retiring ‘Happy Hearts’ stamp sets.
Sadly, March is here and that means the final month for both the Summer Mini and 2007-2008 Idea and Catalogue Book As you will see, lots of items are being retired, but they are leaving room for many brand new sets which I can't wait to show you on 1st April 2008.

Retired stamps, wheels, and accessories are available while supplies last, so make sure you place your orders with me, before the end of March.

The discontinued list of stamps and accessories can be found here!

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!

2008-01-30T20:15:00.000+11:00

Yummy, just love the French Script background stamp. The squares are stamped in chocolate chip, using one of my favourite stamp sets, 'Mostly Flowers', at only $23.95 this is a very reasonable and versatile stamp set and all the images punch beautifully, using the 1 3/8" square punch. I have also used the gathered chocolate ribbon from the Flirty ribbon Originals in the Summer Mini.

Valentines Day

2008-01-27T12:06:00.000+11:00

Thank you to my downline Melissa who picked up that I had the wrong month for my Valentine Card making morning, I have changed it now!

The correct date is this Tuesday, 29th January, 10am at my place.

Valentines Day is just around the corner!

2008-01-25T20:14:00.001+11:00

Let’s make some Valentine Cards!
$6 for three cards.
This Tuesday, 29th January, 10am at my place.
Bring the kids, they can make one card with your help and
then you will make two beautiful cards.
Make one for Dad, one for a teacher
and what about one for a friend to make them feel special!
It is so nice to receive a card and the true gift is in the giving- it does feel good!
Please contact me by email or phone 0409 326 016 to book in and get my address.
I will have to limit this one to 6 adults, so let me know ASAP.

These are the three cards we will make, the one on the right is for the kids and the others for the grown ups! Both the ruby red and regal rose cards have been CASED from two Split coast stampers, gotta_stamp and glitter queen.

Stamp Club No.1

2008-01-25T20:07:00.000+11:00

Stamp club No.1 is now full and I'm starting No.2

Please contact me by email or phone 0409 326 016 to book in.

See post below for more details.

Stamp Club

2008-01-20T21:20:00.000+11:00

The Stamp Club will have 6 members. Club members will be invited to workshops at my home on the Central Coast, NSW, to be held every second month.
The workshops will cover a variety of techniques and product uses.
There is no cost to attend the workshops, but each member of the club will commit to buying a minimum of $50 worth of Stampin'Up product at each club get together. This means that by being part of the club you are prepared to spend $50 every second month (not including postage).
I will also offer "club only" specials from time to time. But here's the best bit. Each club member will get their turn at being the hostess. That means that even though the workshops are at my house, once during the year (given that we will meet 6 times during the course of the year) you will get to be the hostess and receive the hostess benefits for yourself. So you will have your choice of a Level 1 hostess set and $30 cash to spend How good is that? If you can't make it on the night, you will still need to place your order as part of the club.
So if you think you would like to be part of the club, please contact me soon. Because I know how popular these can be, it will be "first in, best dressed".
The first one will be held on Monday night, 18th February and the hostess for that one will be the first person to contact me and book in. Then I will assign the people to "hostess" each club in the order that they book in. If we have too many people (not that you can ever have "too many"!) I will start a second club.
By the way, if I have enough people who are further away but still want to be part of the club, then I can start another group for those people. If you've ever thought you would like to be a workshop hostess but are unable to do it at your place for some reason, this is your chance!

So give me a call 0409 326 016 or email me!

And start writing your wish list!

Sweet Shop

2008-01-16T22:35:00.001+11:00

'Sweet shop' is the name of this series of Stampin' Up Ribbon Originals. Check out the other colour selections on page148 of the Idea and Catalogue Book . When making this card, I started with my ribbons and chose cardstock that co-ordinated with my ribbons, in this card it's Rose Red with Apricot Appeal and Confetti White cardstock, stamped using Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery and Lavender Lace classic stamp pads. I have used the Stem Silhouettes stampset from the current Summer Mini Catalogue and the French Script background Stamp from the current 2007-2008 Idea & Catalogue Book.

I love my Ribbon Originals!

Scrap Night

2008-01-14T21:47:00.000+11:00

Let's get those Christmas Photos Scrapped!

This Thursday night the 17th January

at my Place at Woongarrah.

Starting at 7.30pm

Bring your photos and your papers, I have some too!

Let me know what size you'd like to work in and I'll find something to get you started!

Cost is $5 per person

Please email me to book in georgi67@bigpond.net.au

only a few places left!

Quick Cards

2007-11-28T13:51:00.000+11:00

Well, in the rush of the festive season, let's make some cards that take only a few minutes each. Stamp a greeting of your choosing and make a little gift bag to pop them into and you have some ready made gifts to pop straight under the tree. Great for a friend, a teacher or a family member.

Make as many cards as you need starting at 8 for $10 and $5 for a gift bag. A total of $15

Make additional cards for$1 each and extra gift bags for $3.

I will run classes in your own home if you have a minimum of 4 guests or you can come to my place on Monday 10th December at 7.30 pm

Please call me to book 0409 326 016 - and don't forget to let me know how many you might like to make!

Spring Mini Catalogue

2007-11-28T07:07:00.000+11:00

Sadly, the spring Mini is drawing to a close. Last day to order from the mini is 30th November. Go on, take one last look , because when it's gone. It's gone! Please email me at mailto:georgi67@bigpond.net.au if you'd like anything else from this mini!

All in the Family

2007-11-10T21:01:00.000+11:00

Finally got my stamp set assembled and got to play with it last night. It started out as a card to take to a workshop today and as I worked on it, it became a 12 by 12 layout that I just happened to have a frame for and its ready to hang!

I love it! I'm sure you will too!

The top one shows the whole frame and the next two show more detail.

Thank you!

2007-11-05T13:14:00.000+11:00

Thanks to all those who have already contacted me to order the 'All in the Family' stamp set. This is such a great cause and what a fabulous stamp set too.

It's not too late to order, I will be placing an order on Wednesday and will order again before the end of the month.

Last minute special order by Wednesday with funds transferred and receive a free gift!

Order over $100 not including postage and receive an ink pad of your choice!

All in the Family

2007-11-01T19:43:00.000+11:00

During October the Australian Stampin'Up community was saddened by the death of its General Manager, David Abbott. I only met Dave a few times but felt like I knew him like an old friend.Dave was only 41 and left behind his wife and three small children. Stampin'Up have just released the stamp set "'All in the Family,' to raise money for Dave's Family. The entire price of the stamp set will be donated to the family, not just the profits, that's 100%.

All In The Family is available from today,

1st November, to 30th November 2007

for $73.95 for 28 stamps in the set.

In order to help you out, I am going to forfeit my commission,

this will reduce the price to price to $59.15 plus postage & handling.

Please help this worthy cause and in the process get yourself this fabulous stamp set!

please contact me to place your order.

Better yet book a work shop and use your hostess $$$ to reduce the price even further!

It's that Thyme of Year!

2007-10-29T19:36:00.000+11:00

Yes, just what we've all been waiting for -

Christmas Patterened Paper - Yeh!!!!!

Follow this link to see the flyer for the new designer series paper

Holiday Thyme

Criss Cross Folder

2007-09-08T10:39:00.001+10:00

We made this fabulous Criss Cross card last night. It was really easy and looks stunning. This is a photo of the whole card. Below is a photo of the folder part on its own and two inserts that I made.

Keeping the inserts single thickness allows you to add several more tabbed cards to the folder. This would make a great gift for someone, with photos of the kids or a recipe folder for a kitchen tea gift. The folder is quite sturdy which is great because you'll be sharing it around, everyone will want to see what you've made.

Book to make this beautiful Criss Cross Folder with a group in your own home or I will be holding a class here on Monday 17th September at 7.30pm. The cost will be $10 including supplies. Please bring you cutter and adhesive to this class. Please book soon only a few places still available

Card Sketch Inspiration

2007-09-04T22:18:00.001+10:00

Inspired by a card sketch, this card came together with very little effort, I have decided I should use sketches as a resource more often, even if only to get the creative ideas flowing.This Stamp set is from the Spring Mini Catalogue it is called 'Office Accoutrement' The set has co-ordinating paper and gorgoeus, matching, self adhesive, die-cut accents. The So Saffron flower is a die-cut from this set,as is the Old Olive strip with the white flowers. I have used Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink and Cool Caribbean inks and cardstock. I have also used the Paisley background and It's your Birthday stamp sets.

Try using a sketch yourself! Let me know how you like them!

Polka Dots and Petals

2007-08-31T22:15:00.001+10:00

A really easy case I found by Kanga on SCS. I changed the colour combination and I was very pleased with the result. This is a card that could be easily made with any stamps you have.
Stamp set - Polka dots and petals, It's your Birthday
Cardstock - Cool Carribean, orchid opulence, whisper white
Inks - Cool Caribean, orchid opulence, regal rose
Accessories - Turquoise grosgrain ribbon

Scribble This

2007-08-27T13:40:00.000+10:00

Wow I love this set and I don't even own it yet, one of my downlines lent it to me. I can see it is going to have to be on the top of my next shopping list! Here I have done a very simple 8 by 8 layout using the stampset to make all the patterened paper I have used. I have used very vanilla and certainly celery c/s stamped with certainly celery ink and brocade blue c/s stamped with brocade blue ink. The flowers were stamped in basic brown ink on very vanilla c/s and then coloured with stampin' pastels chalk. I only used celery ribbon and then rose red and orchid opulence c/s to make faux ribbon. The tab is made with the new round tab punch from apricot appeal c/s and stamped with the hello stamp from the Taggers Dozen set from the mini.

We made this layout in a recent workshop and some ladies swapped the very vanilla and certainly celery c/s around so that their photo was sitting on a colour rather than a neutral. They looked fabulous! Call me if you'd like to try this layout in a workshop in your own home.

July Special Reminder

2007-07-17T09:11:00.000+10:00

Don't forget the 'Just add Water' special - During July, spend $50 and get a family of Watercolor Wondercrayons or our Watercolor Pencils for 25% off. Click on Specials in the side bar to the left for more details. Email me to place and order.

Host a workshop this month and get 10% off an Aqua Painter and a Stazon Ink Pad.

Spring Mini Catalogue - arriving soon!

2007-07-12T21:26:00.000+10:00

I knew I needed this stamp set 'Scribble this', from the new Spring Mini Catalogue, but I didn't know how badly!

The first card shows the actual flourish stamp and the second card shows part of the same flourish but I have then added to it, using my Stampin'Up Markers to make the design my own.

If you would like to receive a free copy of this Mini Catalogue please contact me at georgi67@bigpond.net.au I will post anywhere in Australia!

Seaside Sketches

2007-07-09T19:48:00.001+10:00

All images Stampin'Up ©1990-2008
As promised, some more examples of watercolouring.
This stamp set is 'Seaside Sketches' a fabulous set to watercolour with.

2007-07-08T19:38:00.000+10:00

WOW! I had never used watercolour paper before and I cannot believe the difference it makes when using the WaterColor Wonder™ Crayons and the Aqua Painter™. You get a fantastic water colour effect with very little effort, I am so impressed. I would urge you all to take advantage of this months special 'Just Add Water' During July, spend $50 and get a family of Watercolor Wondercrayons or our Watercolor Pencils for 25% off. Click on Specials in the side bar to the left for more details. Email me to place and order. Host a workshop this month and get 10% off an Aqua Painter and a Stazon Ink Pad.

I will upload some more watercoloured images shortly.

Laugh

2007-06-08T19:56:00.001+10:00

A 6 by 6 Layout made using the 'At Home' Simply Scrappin' kit.

Many Thanks

2007-06-08T19:44:00.001+10:00

This is a CASE of a Thank you card from the 'At Home' Simply Scrappin' kit.

I wouldn't have thought to use the Chocolate ribbon on the chocolate chip cardstock, but I saw a sample with the same combination, so I thought I'd try it and I think It works quite well.

Simply Scrapbooking Kits

2007-06-06T19:26:00.000+10:00

This was a layout that I did at the Papercrafts Festival to demonstrate the new 'At Home' Simply Scrappin Kit and the On Board Simon Lowercase chipboard. I love the papers, the colours are so easy to match with both boy and girl photos and the chip board is a great size for scrapbooking. I love how the paper works so well with the sepia photos!

This kit matches with the Little Pieces stamp set, that's what I've stamped across the bottom of the page on the wide twill tape. I have also used the Stamp of Authenticity stamp set.

If your interested in any of these products please leave me a comment and I will contact you.

Love

2007-06-03T19:53:00.000+10:00

This layout was done using a technique I have not tried before, shadowing!

Stamp using ink the same colour as your c/s, this makes the shadow, now, re-ink your stamp with white ink, before stamping in the white ink move your stamp over a fraction and this forms the solid image. You can also try this as I have done here, with the Stampin' around wheel.

Papercrafts Festival

2007-06-01T21:38:00.000+10:00

Wow! What a great day we had at the papercrafts festival at Homebush today. We had a stall for independent Stampin'Up demo's.
We demonstrated lots of fabulous techniques and had make and takes for all to do.
But the best part was all the lovely ladies that we met.
Lots of ladies took home the Idea and Catalogue Book which I'm sure will become regular reading for them and a conversation piece among their friends. I hope I get to here from some of them again.
Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions about what you saw today or about anything in the catalogue that you are interested in.
Don't forget if you didn't purchase the Idea and Catalogue Book you can click here to view it online or leave me a comment and I will mail one to you for $10 plus postage.
I can always post orders directly to you!
I hope you had a great day!

Need Inspiration?

2007-05-20T18:39:00.000+10:00

Do you ever get bogged down and can't think of where to start? Try this one, CASE a card and then copy your CASE.
My first card is a direct copy of a card from the 2007-2008 Idea and Catalogue book p. 114.
My second card uses
Roses in Winter stamp set
More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow & Creamy Caramel cardstock
Close to Cocoa and Old Olive Ink pads
Taupe Ribbon

Try It, the catalogue is full of great ideas. If you don't have one leave me a comment and I will contact you to get one to you.
They are $12.95 retail but I will send for $10 plus postage.
During May and June I will refund the $10 with an order over $120

You can also view the catalogue online, see my link in the sidebar.

5 in 1 Card Cover Template

2007-04-19T23:03:00.000+10:00

Look what I made with my new '5 in 1 Card Cover Template' it' so easy to use!

Box;

Stamp Sets; Mixed Bouquet
Cardstock; Ruby Red, Old Olive, Choc Chip
Inks; Ruby Red, Old Olive, Choc Chip
Other: Taupe Grosgrain Ribbon

Pocket;
Stamp Sets; Stamp of Authenticity
Cardstock; Kraft, Brocade blue
Inks; Choc Chip, Night of Navy

Family

2007-04-17T21:38:00.000+10:00

It's so lovely that this business allows us to give priority to our Family!

2007-04-12T10:04:00.000+10:00

This is part of a double page layout, but I cannot work out how to post the two pages side by side! Back to the drawing board!

Recipe
Stamp Sets; Looks like Spring, Whimsical ABC
Cardstock; Orchard Opulence, Almost Amethyst,
Inks; Almost Amethyst, Whisper White craft Pad
Other: Spring Bouquet Flower punch, basic black brads, ribbons

2007-04-11T23:16:00.000+10:00

I have been struggling with photo stitching, I found this auto stitching program online and it worked a treat! I love this layout, not much SU product, but isn't he gorgeous!

2007-04-05T14:39:00.000+10:00

This is a Revolving Door Card

You can follow this link for a template http://www.christiancrafting.com/revolve.html

Recipe
Stamp Sets; In Full Bloom
Cardstock; Sahara Sand, Real Red
Inks; Taken with Teal, Choc Chip & real Red