Beginners Cardmaking Classes

I know there are alot of people out there that love the idea of stamping their own cards, but are thinking it's just too hard to get started, or that it takes talent and time to achieve a pleasing result.

I am planning to run a series of Beginner Card Making Classes, the first of which will be run on SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2008, to be held at my home in Cherrybrook. There will be a morning class from 10am till noon and an evening class from 8pm till 10pm. Places are limited, so please email me ASAP if you'd like to book a seat. RSVP by THURSDAY 21st FEBRUARY at michelle.dyson@bigpond.com

COST: $10.00, redeemable against a purchase of $50 or more from the Stampin' Up! catalogues. Don't forget it's Sale-a-bration time, so the timing is perfect to set yourself up with basic stamping supplies and earn free stamp sets as well!

You will learn the basics of cardmaking, from sizing to design elements, and several simple techniques for creating a stylish effect.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I'm really looking forward to sharing what I love!

It's Sale-a-bration time!

And the benefits for hostesses, customers and new recruits are just fantastic!
Here's a summary of what's on offer between now and February 29th 2008, please contact me to book a workshop during this great promotion, or for more information:

Customers: Receive a FREE stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalogue, for each $100 you order - NO LIMIT - if you spend $400 you can choose all 4 sets! These sets are strictly limited edition, and won't be available after Feb 29th 2008. The card above uses two of the sets from the catalogue, Friendship Blooms and Lots of Thoughts. All of the sets are die cut as well, for super fast assembly!

Hostesses: When your workshop reaches sales totals of $600 you earn a FREE Sale-a-bration set of your choice, in addition to your free level 2 hostess set and $70 to spend in the catalogue. Guests love Sale-a-bration, so this total is easy to achieve!

Interested in becoming a Demonstrator? There's no better time!! There are currently TWO promotions to benefit from!
* Because it's Sale-a-bration time, you can choose an additional set of any value, from either the main Idea Book and Catalogue or the Summer Mini - that's up to $79.95 in value FREE!
* And if that wasn't good enough, there is a promotion running in conjunction with Scrapbook Creations magazine where you can get a further 10% off the already discounted Starter Kit! That means $585 worth of value for just $291.60! Check the Stampin' Up! advertisement in issue #49 for the code, or ask me for more details. Don't forget you can customise the kit with your own choices of stamp sets and ink colours (up to the same value per stamp set) And, if you plan to be a hobby demonstrator, your first quarterly minimum does not need to be reached until June 30th 2008. Alternatively, if you want to pack the maximum value into the Sale-a-bration promotion, place your first order of $300 or more before Feb 29th to get at least three FREE sets from the Sale-a-bration catalogue as well as your bonus discount for ordering within 45 days of receiving your demonstrator number.
Phew! That's a LOT of freebies, so act fast if it's something you've been considering in the past - it is very unlikely to be offered again! Happy to chat with you, absolutely obligation free, so give me a call on (02) 9484 9447 or email me at michelle.dyson@bigpond.com for more information on why Stampin' Up! is right for you!

A very Merry Christmas to everyone!

Well, I'm a few days late, but I'd like to send my best wishes for a great year ahead in 2008!

My new year's resolutions are many, but one is to post regularly on this blog, and another is to squeeze more stamping time into my schedule. Wish me luck!

I will also be planning some beginners card making classes, which will be perfect for those of you who are interested but have no experience at all with 'crafty things' - we will have you creating beautiful handmade cards in no time, and leave you itching to learn more advanced techniques. Please leave a comment here to express interest in the classes, so I can tailor something suitable for your needs.