Summer Mini Catalogue - Only 1 month Left!!!

I just wanted to drop by and remind everyone to not forget about the Summer Mini in all the excitement of the Retirement list which should be announced today. There is only 1 month left of the Mini catalogue, and while some of the stamp sets & accessories will hang around for the new catalogue in April some things such as DSP containing In Colours like Ginger Blossom or Afternoon Tea will be sure to never return, so if you haven't already got your hands on some or if you love it so much you think you need to stock up, don't wait around too long because this month is your last chance!

Ginger Blossom & Afternoon Tea DSP

And while I really really hope it doesn't go, there is a huge chance that Bali Breeze won't be returning either...

Until I get my hands on a copy of the new catalogue I won't be able to confirm what stamp sets will be going & what sets will be staying, as the US don't have them in their catalogue I think it's safe to say that at the very least (more could go these are just the minimums) we will be losing: Live Your Dream, Friendly Flowers, Lots of Dots, Time for You, Big on Spring, In the Stars, A Happy Heart, Love Owl-ways & For Father. Like I said that is just based on what the US don't have anymore, and they may have got to keep some that we don't.


Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

Bushfire Appeal update

I just want to thank all of my wonderful customers for ordering from me during the last 2 weeks while I was donating my commission to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.
Thanks to your generosity I was able to donate $100 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal, and because of the generosity of Stampin' Up! my customers have also contributed $99.40
of the whopping $34,653.80 raised to date through SU!'s Bush Fire Appeal. That brings my customer's contributions to a total of $199.40 which is huge considering I am a relatively small demo with a small customer base!
There is still time to order your bushfire sets however some of them will be on the retiring list and won't be available once sold out so make sure you get in fast!


Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

Another Embrace Life & Ginger Blossom Card...

I set myself a little challenge to use every last piece of this sheet of DSP from the Ginger Blossom pack (not that it's a hard challenge it's just so pretty) so you'll be seeing just a *little* bit of it over the next little while, I have used a bit of it recently so hopefully you won't be too bored of it by the time I've finished lol.
The flower in the centre is made with the stained glass technique & coloured from behind with Groovy Guava, Ruby Red & Cameo Coral.
Stamps: Embrace Life
Ink: Cameo Coral & Ruby Red SW Markers, Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip & Close to Cocoa
Cardstock: Kraft, Ginger Blossom DSP, Vellum Cardstock
Accessories: Versamark, Black EDP, Blender Pen

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

5 petal punch flower

When i saw this tutorial I knew I had to give it a go. I decided that rather than sponging the flowers I would use the Sale-A-Bration polka dot punches flower.
I'll be demonstrating this technique to my Terrific Techniques girls on Saturday as it is our Punch Art 101 class.
Stamps: Happy Everything, Polka Dot Punches
Ink: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Cardstock: Berry Bliss, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose
Accessories: Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals, Fire Rhinestone Brad, 5 petal punch, Spring Bouquet Punch

Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould

Bushfire Appeal

**I will be making this a sticky post until 23/2/09 so please scroll down for new posts**

We have all been shocked over the past few days by the devestation and tragedy caused by the Victorian Bushfires, I would really like to do something to help out but since I'm terrified of needles (and therefore can't give blood) and I'm not close enough to deliver clothes or blankets, I have decided that I want to donate 20% of all SU! orders placed through me during the next 2 weeks (9-23/2/09) to the Red Cross for their Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

So if you have anything that you need to top up or something on your wish list that you want to order why not place your order with me over the next 2 weeks so that you can help out at the same time? You will also still be eligible for sale-a-bration sets for orders over $100.

You can contact me by email (zjgould@gmail.com) or phone 0418 650 294 to place your order.
ETA: Stampin' Up! are also running their own fundraiser which can be used in conjunction with my personal donation. See here for all the details.

***I understand that not all of my readers are my customers and some of you may already have a demonstrator so please know that I'm not doing this to gain customers so if you already have a SU! demo please let me know and I won't add you to my mailing list or contact you past this one order if you do not wish.***

Images © Red Cross Australia

Sale-a-Bration ends this Saturday!

This week is your last chance to get in & get FREE stamp sets for every $100 spent! These stamps are exclusive to Sale-A-Bration 09 and will never be available again!
Call me on 0418 650 294 or email zjgould@gmail.com before 9pm Saturday 28/2/09 to place your order and earn your free sets!


Images © Stampin' Up!, Designs © Zarna Gould