Reunion in Switzerland....

For those of you who don't know, I studied Hotel Management at "Les Roches" Hotel Management School, Crans Montana, Switzerland years ago and we have finally been able to organise a Reunion for August 2011. I am getting really excited and have booked the accomodation in the same Hotel that I lived in over 20 years ago! NOW FOR THE DIET AND EXERCISE.

Christmas Cards from S_U_I_O Group

I was spoilt with lots of Christmas cards from the Stampin Up In Oz Group. These are from Fiona Platzer and Diane Hobden.

Where have I been????

My husband was out of work for over 4 months so I had to become the bread winner and try to keep my sanity. Did a little cardmaking and Scrapbooking but just didn't get back to the Blog to post. Sooooo... I plan to add to the blog at least twice a month and may even surprise us all!!

Digital Classes

Now that I have the Storybook Creator Plus 3.0 program I have been trying out new Techniques and finding my way around both the Computer and the program. I can't believe how many fantastic things I can do with the program especially as it only costs $79.00 Australian. I have just finished doing a Surprise Album for my brother for his 40th, 62 pages long! The above photo is one of my beginner pages which uses a photo in the title, changed the hue of the background paper and lined up a border of individual chairs and made them all the same size and distance. Look out for more pages this month.

HAPPY MAIL!!!

From Jenny Hubbard

From Kerri Donsky Look at the beautiful cards I received in the mail last week, both from my "Stampin Up In Oz" friends. I haven't made cards for a while now as I have been busy with my Scrapbooking, but they have inspired me to pull out the stamps again.

Secret Sister Swap #2

This gift I sent to Sandra was a Box of Notelets, a writting pad for her handbag and a Card using the Blooming Beautiful stamp set.

Secret Sister Gifts I sent

We have had another round of "Secret Sister Swaps" from the Yahoo Group "Stampin Up In Oz". I sent a matching card, bag with cards inside and a box full of chocolates for one of the 3 months. Now that it has finished I can reveal that I was sending surprises to Sandra A who is a Stampin Up Demo, which made me a little nervous but she sent a lovely card to thank me for all the gifts.

Birthday Cards

Val West Louise Harry
Karen Rossiter USA

Heather Adams

Gemma Coumbe Diane Hobden

I have been very lucky with my birthday cards received today from all my Yahoo Group friends!

June Secret Sister Gifts

I haven't used my camera so the pictures don't do it justice. I got a little folder with three teabags in it, a Writting Compendium and a matching card. This secret sister round is again for three months thru Stampin Up In Oz yahoo group.

More Happy Mail!

Theresa KampTheresa Kamp

Sonia Garbutt

Autumn Mini Catalogue Swap

From Rhonda AlmanFrom Kerri Donsky
From Fiona Platzer

Liz Latham

Liz Latham

Jodene Tripp

So many ideas from just a Mini Catalogue. I enjoyed getting this Swap up and running and hope that we can do the same soon for Xmas ideas! Remember most of these girls have a blog on my sidebar if you would like to explore further.

Liz

HAPPY MAIL!!!

From Tracy ByersFrom Karen Thomas

It is so nice to get some Happy Mail instead of bills and today was no exception.

I have been busy trying to finish a Storybook, Digital Album for my brothers 40th that I haven't had much time to make cards or create lately, but I still love receiving cards from the Stampin Up In Oz Yahoo group that I belong to. I have added all the S.U.I.O Yahoo Blogs to my sidebar so that you can do a little hopping.

Have a great day, LIZ

WOW an Award for my Blog!

Imagine my surprise when I got an Email to say that I have received an award for my blog from Kerri Donsky who I have met thru Stampin Up in Oz Yahoo Group. There are so many talented people out there and I only have a small blog!





I have to pass this Award onto 10 other bloggers and share 10 things about myself. The following are only a few of the 250 odd Craft Blogs that I have stored under Favourites on the computer..

1. Claire Daly


2. Marelle Taylor


3. Rhonda Stratham


4. Sue Madex


5. Jenny Moors UK


6. Julie Kettlewell UK


7. Monica Gale UK


8. Becky Roberts USA


9. Fiona Platzer


10. Sonia Garbutt

That was probably easier that the following list of things about ME!

1. Married with two Children still in Primary School


2. Creative Memories Consultant who loves SU products for my cardmaking projects


3. Have lived in Japan and Switzerland


4. Teaching Swimming part-time for Kings Swim Centres


5. Love a glass of Champagne to wind down


6. Love a glass of Baileys, Lindt Chocolate and coffee by the Winter fire!


7. Have a Degree in Hotel Management


8. Starsign is Leo and Moon sign is Cancer


9. Believe in Reincarnation and learning Life Lessons


10. Sucker for Romantic Movies
    

Hope you all have a great day! LIZ

Eastern Bloom Cards

I have seen a similar idea somewhere and thought I would try to use some of the colours that are not going to be available from Stampin Up from September 2010. I must admit that I have a tendency to use the same colours over and over! I have left space for a Sentiment to be added.

Scrapshare Aust/NZ Swap cards

I can't believe how long it has been since my last blog. My new job has definately slowed down my creativity!

These are just a few of the cards I received recently in the Scrapshare Card Swap using Stampin Up product.

My month #2 Swap Gifts for Val West

The second month I chose the bright papers and Bold Butterfly stamp which has been discontinued and made a Desk Organiser, calendar, box of chocolates and a card.

My month #1 Swap Gifts for Val West

The first gift had to have some Stampin Up product and total a certain amount. I made the tea box which the idea came from Ustamp, the decorated Christmas Pegs from Di Gill, the Bag tag, sour cream container and criss cross card all came from Splitcoaststampers.

My month #3 Swap Gifts for Val West

In the Yahoo Group "Stampin Up In Oz" we had a 3 month Swap with a Secret Sister. In the final month we were able to announce who we were sending our gifts to. Val West from Queensland was my recipricant and I received gifts from Carol Lutz of New South Wales. This group is a small group, but is very active and both Demos and Customers are welcome!

The Gifts were lavendar soap bundle, note paper folder and tissue holder for your handbag, cards in a holder and card. Each month I tried to use different colours and styles.

Ustamp with Dawn Sister Swap

A huge box of goodies arrived today from my Swap sister Jennifer Valeri in California. The photo's don't do the gifts justice! A Handbag with 4 girl cards, a Love Banner, Honey, tea, chocolates, Stampin Up bag and Pens, another decorated pen, cards and a beaded pink heart to name a few. The Daisy card is a fold out one . Most of these designs are our Projects for the last Ustamp with Dawn session.

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