Guest info packets

With the hostess special (details below) this month I thought I'd spend a bit of time updating some of the "tools" I use for workshops. One of the things I like to do is make up a few info packets filled with any current promo flyers, mini catalogues, wish lists, business cards & order forms etc, basically anything a guest needs at a workshop that isn't part of the make & take.
The folders I use are just plain white folders:

Pretty bland huh? So I decided to Stampin' up!-ify them. I used some of the retired Island Oasis DSP that I had left over from the Summer mini catalogue, added some scallops made with the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL & "Stampin' Up!" using Timeless Type Jnr Alphabet Sizzlits out of coordinating cardstock.

I kept them fairly flat and simple so they don't get ruined in transit, I'm planning on putting some contact over the top, but if my school books were anything to go by I thought I better take a picture first ;p
I had a little "helper" when I was making these, my nephew Asher came over for a little while today so Carmen could get some quick jobs done that would have been made more complicated by getting a baby in and out of the car at every stop. He slept peacefully the whole time but agreed to model one of the folders for me:

Isn't he beautiful?

Anyhoo, I mentioned the hostess special earlier, here are the details. Book a workshop with me between now & the end of June and Stampin' Up! will give you an extra $70 of free hostess credit if you get $450 worth of orders at your workshop. Contact me today to book your workshop, imagine how much you would be able to cross off your wishlist with $110+ of FREE credit! I would love to give you all those extra goodies for free!

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Cardstock: Island Oasis DSP (Retired), So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Old Olive
Bigshot: Tasteful Trim Bigz XL, Timeless Type Jnr Sizzlits


Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

Cute as a Bug Love Notes & Gift Box

I went to a baby shower and as my gift for the mother to be I decided to make a little pack of thank you notes she can use after the baby is born and a little origami box with belly band to hold them. She knows that she's going to have a boy so I made them appropriate for a little boy.
I will get a little something else like a cute outfit for the baby to take to the hospital when she has him.
Stamps: Bugs & Kisses
Ink: Old Olive, Brilliant Blue
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Brilliant Blue and Old Olive & Brilliant Blue Prints DSP (Retired)
Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain, 1 1/4", 1 3/8", Scallop Circle punches

Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

Retired SU! Products for sale!

Well it's that time again, the time of year where I send my retired products to new homes where they can get a little more inky love.
*Click the product name to see a photo
*Where I have noted "Well Loved Condition click for a picture of the underside of the stamps, this normally indicates heavy ink staining on the wood blocks, however the rubber is still in good working condition.
*Where sets coordinate with other sets or wheels for sale I have made a note

Stamp Sets

• Oh, So Lovely (Level 1 Hostess) - New $35
• Oh, So Lovely (Level 1 Hostess - Excellent Condition $25 now listed on ebay
  
• Party Punch (Level 1 Hostess) - New $35
• Party Punch (Level 1 Hostess) - Excellent Condition $25 now listed on ebay
• A Little Bit of Happiness (Level 1 Hostess) - New $35
  
• For a Friend (Level 1 Hostess) - Excellent Condition $25 now listed on ebay
• So Many Sayings (Level 1 Hostess) - Excellent Condition $25 now listed on ebay
• From the Garden (Level 1 Hostess) - Excellent Condition $25 now listed on ebay
• Polka Dot Punches (Sale-A-Bration) - Very Good Condition $15 now listed on ebay
• Wonderful Words - Very Good Condition $30 now listed on ebay
• Carte Postale - Well Loved Condition $25 (Matches Leaves A La Carte) now listed on ebay
• Expressive Flexible Phrases - Excellent Condition $60 (click for catalogue images) now listed on ebay
• Office Accoutrement - Good Condition $30 now listed on ebay
• Everyday Flexible Phrases - Excellent Condition $60 (click for catalogue images) now listed on ebay
• Crab & Co - Well Loved Condition $25 now listed on ebay
• Merry, Merry - Well Loved Condition $25 (Matches All About Christmas Wheel) now listed on ebay
• Polka Dots & Paisley - Very Good Condition $25 (Matches Polka Dots & Petals and Petals Wheel) now listed on ebay
• Polka Dots & Petals - Very Good Condition $25 (Matches Polka Dots & Paisley and Petals Wheel) now listed on ebay
• Cheery Chat - Very Good Condition $40 now listed on ebay

Stampin' Around Wheels

• All About Christmas (Jumbo) - Good Condition $10 (Matches Merry, Merry) now listed on ebay
• Petals (Jumbo) - Good Condition $10 (Matches Polka Dots & Petals and Polka Dots & Paisley) now listed on ebay
• Leaves A La Carte (Jumbo) - Very Good Condition $12 (Matches Carte Postale) now listed on ebay
• Basics Outline (Jumbo) - Good Condition $10 (Matches Bud Basics)

I'm willing to sell to any Australian resident, however postage is additional and at your expense. I can accept paypal and bank deposit. Email (zjgould@gmail.com) or call me (0418 650 294) anytime to reserve your purchase. First in Best Dressed.

Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

08/09 In Colours Running out fast

I thought I would be making all the retiring list announcements on Sunday when the list is released, but it has just come to my attention that the 2008/09 In Colours are Running out the doors of the SU! Sydney warehouse at an amazing rate, and as such several of the items are now back ordered.
What does this mean for you? Well basically what it boils down to is the fact that any of the "to be retired" items that are sold out on the 1st of March will be considered permanently sold out and not available for order, however, any orders for these items placed prior to 1/3/09 will be honoured as a back ordered item.
So you MUST order before 10pm 28/2/09 if you want any:

• Inkpads
• Re-inkers (a must if you have ink pads)
• Cardstock (Textured 12x12, 12x12, A4)
• Double Stitched Ribbon

In the colours of Purely pomegranate, Groovy Guava, River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky & Blue Bayou.
Call me 0418 650 294 or email zjgould@gmail.com to place your order and make sure you don't miss out!

Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould