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Cards With Creativity Online Retreat

I am hosting an online retreat with some of my demonstrator friends from Australia, The USA and Canada. It will be start at 10:00 on Saturday 1 April at 10:00 in Australia (Friday evening 31st March in the USA and Canada.

There will be 3 Zoom call sessions for you to join. In each of the calls, 3 demonstrators will be showing you how to make 2 cards each. A PDF idea file with measurements and supply lists will be provided prior to the event. You can prepare your cards and craft along, or join the Zoom to watch and socialise and make your cards later. At the end of it you will be able to make (or have ideas to make) 18 cards.

Due to a very unfortunate reality that is time zone differences, 2 of the Zoom calls will be on Saturday morning USA time which is the middle of the night Australian time. However, if you miss the Zoom calls, Youtube assembly links will be provided in a PDF file which will also have all the measurements so that you can make the cards in your own time.
The time for the Zoom calls are 10:00-11:30 on Saturday 1st April (this is when you can chat to me), 01:00-02:30 and 03:00-04:30 on Sunday 2nd April (I won’t be joining those live!)

Anyone is welcome to join us, stamping customers, your friends, fellow demonstrators, team members and newbies too! As this is an online event you can sign up with me from anywhere in the world! If you want to purchase products but you aren’t in the Australian market, I can refer you to one of the presenters in your market.

Complete an online registration form by clicking here, an I will send you an invoice for payment.
After I receive your registration, I’ll snail mail your pillow gift (remember, registration must be received by March 22nd to receive the pillow gift!). The pillow gift is only for Australian residents, but I will send a card to international participants. The PDF file will be emailed after 6th March so you can order supplies if needed and prepare your card stock. If you have any questions please email me. I am looking forward to stamping with you then!

If you want a taste of what I did in our World Card Making Day retreat, you can watch the videos of my presentations below. I would suggest that you watch them in order as the second one builds on the first. This time I am making 2 completely different cards.

If you live in Australia and don’t have a demonstrator, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to assist you with your stamping needs. You can also shop from home at my online store. If your order is under $250, please use the host code TQVE4CK3 at the checkout.

If you are like me and need to have absolutely everything in the catalogue, give some thought to joining my team! You pay $169.00 to sign up, and choose $235.00 of products to kick off your Stampin’ Up! adventure.
Talk to me if you would like more information, or you can sign up now.

Any orders placed by the 20th April 2023 will get a tutorial bundle as a thank you. The theme of this month’s tutorial bundle features the Fancy Flora suite. Here is a sneak peek of the projects in the bundle.

This is the project that I contributed this month:

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By The Bay Stamp Camp

Our next Stamp Camp is going to be using the By The Bay suite. This is a beautiful suite with relaxing beach images and DSP in different shades of blues and greens. You can see this suite on page 22-23 of the January – April 2023 mini catalogue. The stamp camp will be taking place on the 11th – 12th February.
The way that it works is that you purchase the By The Bay suite. Click here to go to my online store to order your products). I will post the kit containing the card stock to make all the projects in the tutorial bundle and send an invitation to an exclusive Facebook group. The tutorial bundle (which will have video links included for all the projects) will be uploaded to the Facebook group for you to download.

I the event, we will each demonstrate a bonus project using the suite. You get 26 projects (13 in the tutorial and 13 bonus ones from the blog hop) with video instructions or Facebook live demonstrations and lifetime access to the event page.

In the suite you get the Seaside Bay stamp set, Seaside Bay dies, a spool of Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon, a sheet of Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls and the By The Bay Specialty DSP pack.
What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them! Click here to order your suite. I’ll get you kit into the post ASAP after I receive notification of the order.

When you place your order, you will also receive a tutorial bundle which has a selection of different fun folds. An Added bonus is that you can redeem a Sale-A=Bration item as well. Looking forward to seeing you at the Stamp Camp!

If you live in Australia and don’t have a demonstrator, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to assist you with your stamping needs. You can also shop from home at my online store. If your order is under $250, please use the host code TQVE4CK3 at the checkout.

If you are like me and need to have absolutely everything in the catalogue, give some thought to joining my team! You pay $169.00 to sign up, and choose $235.00 of products to kick off your Stampin’ Up! adventure.
Talk to me if you would like more information, or you can sign up now.

Any orders placed by the 20th April 2023 will get a tutorial bundle as a thank you. The theme of this month’s tutorial bundle features the Fancy Flora suite. Here is a sneak peek of the projects in the bundle.

This is the project that I contributed this month:

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Boughs Of Holly Stamp Camp

Our next Stamp Camp is going to be using the Boughs Of Holly suite. You can see this suite on page 24 and 25 of the July – December 2022 mini catalogue. The stamp camp will be taking place on the 29th – 30th October. This will give you a great start to you Christmas cards.
The way that it works is that you purchase the Boughs Of Holly suite. Click here to go to my online store to order your products (please use the host code on the side). I will post the kit containing the card stock to make all the projects in the tutorial bundle and send an invitation to an exclusive Facebook group. The tutorial bundle (which will have video links included for all the projects) will be uploaded to the Facebook group for you to download.

We will have a blog hop which goes live on the 20th October, which features bonus projects using the suite. All the projects from the blog hop will be shared at the event. You get 26 projects (13 in the tutorial and 13 bonus ones from the blog hop) with video instructions or Facebook live demonstrations and lifetime access to the event page.

In the suite you get the Leaves Of Holly stamp set, Holly Berry dies, a spool of Natural Woven Ribbon, a tub of Textural Elements and the Boughs Of Holly DSP pack.
What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email to traceofcreativity@outlook.com or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them! Click here to order your suite. I’ll get you kit into the post ASAP after I receive notification of the order.

If you order before the 20th October, you will also receive this month’s tutorial which features ideas for Christmas cards. Here is a sneak peek of the projects in the Christmas tutorial bundle:

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World card making Day Online Retreat

I’d like to invite you to join me and some worldwide demonstrator friends to celebrate World Card Making Day on 1-2 October 2022. We are planning a fabulous zoom event with 18 live crafting demonstrations by 9 creative Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators.

There will be 3 zoom calls with 6 live card making demonstrations per zoom call. You will create a total of 18 cards beginning on Saturday morning and continuing on Sunday afternoon in Australia. We hope you can create with us.

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A pdf idea file with measurements and supply lists will be provided prior to the event so you can gather your supplies and have cardstock cut and ready to craft along with us. If you miss the Zoom calls, Youtube assembly links will be provided shortly after the event is over. You will have that pdf idea file to help you as well since project photos will be included.

Everyone is welcome to join us, stamping customers, your friends, fellow demonstrators, team members, and newbies too! I will send you an invoice once you have registered. Please click the picture to complete the google form. You can email me at TraceOfCreativity@outlook.com if you would like more information

Registration for World Card Making Day includes 3 zoom calls during 1 & 2 October (in Australia) for the demonstrated projects and a pillow gift if registration is received before 22 September.

Cost is $20

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After I receive your registration, I will send your pillow gift (remember, registration must be received by 22 September to receive the pillow gift!). Then be watching for the pdf file in your email in-box so you can order supplies if needed and prep your card stock. If you regularly participate in the Global SU Share fair events, you will know some of the presenters that are joining me and the quality of their work.

P.S. Zoom session times are Saturday, 1 October, 10-11:30am and Sunday 2 October 12-1:30pm & 3-4.30pm in Australian Eastern States. If you can’t make the Zoom calls, YouTube assembly links will be provided after the event is over. So you can still craft along with us if the Zoom call times don’t work for you. You will have access to all the videos, so you can go back and watch them again if you want to make multiples of the cards.

I have seen the projects that are being presented, and I am really excited about them. i hope that you will join us.

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Hues Of Happiness Stamp Camp

Our next Stamp Camp is going to be using the Hues Of Happiness suite. You can see this suite on page 108 of the annual catalogue. The stamp camp will be taking place on the
23rd – 24th July.
The way that it works is that you purchase the Hues Of Happiness suite and an a roll of the Silver Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon. Click here to go to my online store to order your products (please use the host code on the side). I will post the kit containing the card stock to make all the projects in the tutorial bundle and send an invitation to an exclusive Facebook group. The tutorial bundle (which will have video links included for all the projects) will be uploaded to the Facebook group for you to download.

We will have a blog hop which goes live on the 21st July, which features bonus projects using the suite. All the projects from the blog hop will be shared at the event. You get 26 projects (13 in the tutorial and 13 bonus ones from the blog hop) with video instructions or Facebook live demonstrations and lifetime access to the event page.

In the suite you get the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossoming Happiness dies,Hues Of Happiness designer Series Paper and Glossy Dots Assortment.
What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email to traceofcreativity@outlook.com or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them! Click here to order your suite remember to use the host code on the side of my blog). I’ll get you kit into the post ASAP after I receive notification of the order.

If you order before the 21st July, you will also receive this month’s tutorial which features ideas for masculine cards. Here is a sneak peek of the projects in the In Color tutorial bundle:

This is my card in the bundle

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Symbols Of Fortune Stamp Camp

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There is still time to join in with the Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp. This one uses the Symbols Of Fortune suite. The stamp camp will be taking place on the 30th April.
The way that it works is that you purchase the Symbols of Fortune suite (please use the host code on the side). I will email the tutorial bundle to you (which will have video links included for all the projects), the card stock to make all the projects in the tutorial bundle and an invitation to an exclusive Facebook group.

We will have a blog hop which goes live on the 21st April and all the projects from the blog hop will be shared at the event. You get 24 projects (12 in the tutorial and 12 bonus ones from the blog hop) with video instructions or Facebook live demonstrations and lifetime access to the event page.

An added extra that you will receive is the Crane Of Fortune Bundle Bonus. You can find more information about the Bundle Bonus here.

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In the suite you get the Crane of Fortune stamp set, Good Fortune dies, Soft Succulent Satin Shimmer Ribbon, Polished Dots, Mother of Pearl Specialty paper and the Symbols Of Fortune DSP.
What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email to traceofcreativity@outlook.com or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them! Click here to order your suite. I’ll get you kit into the post ASAP after I receive notification of the order.

This is my card from the tutorial bundle and one of the ones that you will make in your kit

If you order before the 21st, you will also receive this month’s tutorial which features Spring Themed projects (easily adapted for Mother’s Day)

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Heart & Home Bundle Bonus

Each month I participate in a collaboration called Bundle Bonus. (it used to be Suite Of the Month, but we decided to focus on bundles due to supply issues that affect some components of the suites). If you purchase the bundle, you will receive a PDF with links to a selection of videos. Each of the participating demonstrators (from across the globe) will share 2 projects using the same product bundles. The variety in project ideas will inspire you to create in the comfort of your stamp space. This offer is not limited to a particular month. You can purchase the bundle at any time, and receive this special bonus!

This month the bundle (suite) is Heat & Home which has 2 bundles in the suite – The Blessings Of Home bundle (item number 157939) and the Honeybee Home bundle (item number 157952). The bundles are 10% off the price of the individual items. Please use the host code at the side of my blog when you place your order. Here is what is included in the 2 bundles:

If you really can’t choose between the 2, the entire suite is a wonderful option

There are 12 videos in the collaboration this month, and they are a mixture of both bundles. here is a sneak peek of the projects

Here is a list of the previously featured bundles. If you buy any of them, you will still receive the bonus. Click on the link and it will take you directly to my online store (All page numbers refer to the May-April 2021-2022 catalog unless noted.)
Artistically Inked bundle page 97
Beauty Of Friendship bundle page 11
Crane Of Fortune bundle page 24 (January – June 2022 mini catalogue)
Dragonfly Garden bundle page 23
Hand Penned Petals bundle page 105
Hydrangea Haven bundle page 109
Pansy Patch bundle page 29
Tidings and Trimmings bundle page 89

If you want to plan ahead to redeem more Sale-A-Bration items, this is what is coming up for the next month:
Butterfly Brilliance bundle page 106

If you live in Australia and don’t have a demonstrator, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to assist you with your stamping needs. You can also shop from home at my online store.

If you are like me and need to have absolutely everything in the catalogue, give some thought to joining my team! There is a great sign up special on until the 16th of March, you can sign up as a demonstrator for $169 and choose $235 worth of products for your starter kit! During Sale-A-Bration, you will also receive 2 stamp sets free! Talk to me if you would like more information, or you can sign up now.

Any orders placed by the 17th March 2022 will get a tutorial bundle as a thank you. This month’s bundle features a variety of Fun Fold cards using products from the 2021-2022 annual and the January – June mini catalogues, and contains 13 different (and stunning) designs by 13 international demonstrators. Below is a sneak peek of the projects included in the bundle.

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Symbols Of Fortune Stamp Camp

I am going to be participating in another Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp. This one will be using the Symbols Of Fortune suite which is back in stock! The stamp camp will be taking place on the 30th April. The way that it works is that you purchase the Symbols of Fortune suite (please use the host code on the side. In April, I will send you the tutorial bundle (which will have video links included for all the projects), the card stock to make all the projects in the tutorial bundle and an invitation to an exclusive Facebook group.

The actual event will take place on the 30th April. We will have a blog hop which goes live on the 21st April and all the projects from the blog hop will be shared at the event. You get 24 projects (12 in the tutorial and 12 bonus ones from the blog hop) with video instructions or Facebook live demonstrations and lifetime access to the event page.

If you purchase your suite now, you will also get a Sale-A-Bration item, this month’s tutorial bundle and the Crane Of Fortune Bundle Bonus. You can find more information about the Bundle Bonus here.

In the suite you get the Crane of Fortune stamp set, Good Fortune dies, Soft Succulent Satin Shimmer Ribbon, Polished Dots, Mother of Pearl Specialty paper and the Symbols Of Fortune DSP.
What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email to traceofcreativity@outlook.com or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them!

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Artfully Composed Stamp Camp

I am very excited to announce that I will once again be collaborating with the Creativity Abounds tutorial bundle to team for an exciting Stamp Camp. For this event, we are featuring the Artfully Composed Suite. You can join from anywhere in Australia.

Click here to order your Artfully Composed suite. The items in this suite are:
Artfully Layered stamp set, Tropical Layers dies, White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon, Faux Sea Glass Shapes, Layering Designs Vellum, and Artfully Composed DSP. The cost of the suite is $157 plus postage.

Once I receive confirmation of your order, I will post out the make ‘n takes for the Stamp Camp. You will receive the Artfully Composed tutorial bundle (with bonus video links to see how to make the projects), an invitation to a private Facebook group where you will get to watch all of the bonus projects from our blog hop which will be going live on the 19th January. That will be 26 different projects that you can make with your suite! You will also have all the card bases and layers to make the projects in the tutorial bundle. As an additional bonus, purchasing the suite will also entitle you to a free Sale-A-Bration item! (Don’t forget to add that to your order). You will also receive this month’s tutorial bundle which features ideas for birthday cards. You can see the bonus products from the birthday blog hop here

What isn’t included in the Stamp camp is ink pads, adhesives, cutting tools, the Cut and Emboss machine and the card stock for the projects that are not included in the tutorial bundle. Please contact me if you need any additional information about these items or details of the stamp camp. You can send me an email to traceofcreativity@outlook.com or a message through my Facebook page.

I hope that you will join us. The ladies in this group are extremely talented, and the people who joined our previous Stamp Camps have LOVED them!

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Virtual Christmas Card Class

I was hoping that we were going to be able to get together for card classes, but with the current lockdown rules, I don’t think that is going to be an option any time soon.

Seeing as we are already in October and I don’t anticipate that we will be able to meet in person before the end of November, this would be a bit late to start making Christmas cards!

So, I am going to host an online class, either by Zoom, or using a different video conferencing app that I am currently investigating (details to follow).

I will post out the kits and you will get the materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 different designs).  The kits will have all the card stock, designer series paper and die cuts required to complete your cards.

In addition, you will need to add sentiments using whatever stamp sets you have in your stash (contact me if you would like any new ones), ink to stamp the sentiments, and adhesives (glue and dimensionals).

The cost of the class will be $40 (including postage).  Once I have finished designing the cards, I will let you know what we are making.  One of them will definitely be a pinwheel tower card – you may have seen that these are the latest craze and they are fun to make with a wow factor!

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are going to participate to allow enough time for your kits to get to you (I am sure that you are aware that post is taking a bit longer at the moment).

If you need any supplies (stamp sets or consumables for the class), feel free to contact me and I will put in an order for you, or you can go to my online store and place the order yourself.

I hope that you will join me for a fun afternoon of crafting!  If you know anyone who would like to join us, please feel free to share this post with them.