You can’t stamp this one!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 01:21 Written by Ju Tuesday, 10 August 2010 01:12

Ok, well, haven’t been around for a few days……been slightly pre-occupied with a new form of creativity *giggles* There’s so much potential for it to really go off with a *BANG!!*

I am just SO EXCITED! Two gorgeous gals, Peta & Jacqui, have given me an amazing opportunity to pander to my nutty side Through their fab business FACE THE ART, they began by offering absolutely amazing face painting – seriously you should see their designs! Over time they have been expanding what they offer to individuals and corporate events around Adelaide. One of these expansions comes in the form of a Children’s Themed Party Host……………..can you see where I’m going with this?? It was so funny ~ they know I love acting and I do love entertaining *gasp! really? lol!* So I was absolutely THRILLED when they asked if I would be interested in joining their team! WOOT WOOT!!!!

So, what’s been keeping me so pre-occupied? Well firstly, my pirate accent needed brushing up on, lol, and secondly, with this new venture comes a new skill to be learnt…….Balloon Art!!

Now is probably a good time to share my phobia for popping balloons……….nothing like facing your phobias head on is there???? And seeing as I was to be a pirate *arrrrgh*, my pirate apprentices needed a sword! I could do it in my sleep NOW but oh my goodness! You should’ve seen the hub-bub I went through to do my first few balloon twists But! Thankfully, I got there in the end…….

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So funny that this simple sword design caused me to much anxst! Not to mention this one……

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Now I’m having LOTS AND LOTS more fun with it and playing around and increasing my Balloon Art Repertoire

Image © Jujybean Creations

Image © Jujybean Creations

The funny part too is if I struggle with a new twist I just hand it to my husband *lol* He is all bravado like and doesn’t care if the thing goes BANG in his face – that way he is a complete hero when he successfully twists a design with no carnage. Nawwwww, he really would test a mine field for me!

I will post some cards soon….right after I clear the 1000′s of practice balloons away from my desk ~ which my children are absolutely loving!!

If you’re around Adelaide and would like to know more about what FACE THE ART can offer you and your next party or corporate event, CLICK HERE to learn more.

Thanks for *Popping* by! *chortle*

Ju *hugs*

Birthday Blog Candy!!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 01:25 Written by Ju Tuesday, 20 October 2009 11:28

I can’t believe it! I have turned ONE!!!

In October 2008 with 14 people squished into my dining area in Gawler, I held my VERY FIRST Stampin’ Up! workshop *mega blush* ………. for those of you who were there……bless you for your understanding and love *LOL!* I have met so many gorgeous people in my first 12 months as a SU demonstrator – people that I would never have met otherwise. I’ve had so many giggles and even a few D&M’s with you beautiful people *hugs* THANK YOU for making my first year a memorable one *more hugs*

So, even though it’s my birthday, I want to GIVE AWAY presents!! (I love this bit! ) I’ve been a bit busy celebrating my birthday by making things (of course!) and now you have a chance to own these goodies. “How?” I hear you ask……well so glad you did!

1) Have a squizzy at what Birthday Blog Candy I’ve made
2) From Tuesday Oct 20 to Saturday October 31st, leave a comment by scrolling to the bottom of this post
3) In the first week of November I’ll put all the names of those who commented in a hat or box (whatever I find *lol*) and draw out one person’s name. (maximum entries placed in said hat/box per person is one only)
4) The winner of all this Birthday Blog Candy will be posted on my blog by November 7th, along with their lovely comment

Please Note: This Birthday Blog Candy is open to all Australian NON-SU demonstrators only, thanks!

Birthday Book

I was inspired by Makeesha Byl for this first piece of candy. Everyone seems to have a birthday sometime throughout the year and I find that it can be a little tricky to try and keep track, particularly as time seems to be flying faster these days (or is that just me?!)

What to do what to do? ………

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…..A Birthday Book! (of course! hehe)

Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

Such a cute gift for those that may find keeping track of birthdays a little tricky…..

Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

….with a pocket for every month of the year……

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…..and tabs to make it easy to find each month……

Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

Now as each month approaches, it’s so easy to whip out your Birthday Book and check to see which cards need to be lovingly handcrafted….with time to spare! Oh and not forgetting, adding those precious birthdays of all the newbies that may enter your life! I am so excited that I had a chance to add a new date this year with the arrival of my gorgeous little niece *squeee!!*

Party Favour

Now you just simply can’t have a birthday without a party favour!

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A cute way to package a wholllllllle lot of sugar! *lol* (& yes! You get the sugar rush as well with this one, hehe)

Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

Mmmmm…….chocolate

Preparing for Christmas

Ok so not birthday but we’ll blink and the birthday will be over but Christmas will be approaching faster than ever!! (have you been to the shops lately?!?!) I thought it would be lovely to give you something to help you on your Christmas preparation journey…….something that you can take with you everywhere you go and when you have that thought, “Oh mustn’t forget that! Must do that, buy that, order that……” you know there is a helping hand to support you in remembering all your “To Do’s”……

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……your very own Christmas “To Do” Note Book, perfect for any handbag

So, all this Birthday Blog Candy! Perhaps, just for you!

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Do you know someone who could do with a Birthday Book? Will you share the chocolate?? Hehe. Is this note book even big enough for all your Christmas “To Do’s”?????? I’d love to hear from you *hugs*

One More Birthday Treat…

Now I couldn’t help myself so I just had to offer you more…..after all, it is MY BIRTHDAY!!! *lol!!*

As a second birthday treat receive ONE entry per every $100 spent with me on Stampin’ Up! product before the end of October to go into the draw to win the “I WISH” Scrappin’ Kit along with a roll of 1/4″ Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon. You can have a look at the “I Wish” Scrappin’ Kit on page 137 of the Idea Book & Catalogue here

With Christmas fast approaching, this scrappin’ kit is fantastic for scrapping those beautiful Christmas memories OR within this kit, you can make between 16 – 18 Christmas cards!

Image © 2009 Jujybean Creations

The winner will be drawn and announced on my blog by November 7th along with the Birthday Blog Candy winner.

Sooooo…………….

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who’ve been a part of my journey so far, with all your encouragement, support and even a few hints and tips along the way……you’ve made my first year SO FUN!!

Love JU xo

*huge hugs!*

Venturing into the ‘Beyond’

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 01:22 Written by Ju Friday, 18 September 2009 08:16

I have a gorgeous friend who sadly lives far, far away and so we only get to catch up once maybe twice a year. Well this year was a significant one for us both as we both hit the big 3 – oh and even though we couldn’t be there for each other on our birthdays, when my friend let me know she was heading my way recently, well, I was a wee bit excited!!

Now I am fast learning that I am organised in some respects and oh so not organised in others – getting people cards and gifts on time I have noticed is one of my weaknesses *blush* So then, seeing as my friend was heading here a couple of months after her birthday, well I had no excuse but to have a lovely gift waiting for her. She also knows that I am now a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator so bought gifts would heap on my head a load of cheeky jabs from her…..“What? You do this for a living and you couldn’t even make me something???” It’s alright. We completely get each other! LOL!

I really must learn to take more photos when she is over as we get so busy nattering for hours…..usually into the wee ones……that it just never occurs to me to grab the camera. I realised this when I came up with the idea that I could create a personalised album for my gorgeous besty. It was only then I realised how few photos I had of us! Crazy! Soooo, solution? Leave spaces for her to add her own pics Thankfully her mum thought to take a piccy this time round! *yay friend’s mum!!*

I am still new to the world of craft beyond the page or card so I can see flaws in what I’ve done but psst, if you don’t tell her then neither will I!

Image © Jujybean Creations ~ Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

Can you see I even tried my hand at painting?? Lol! *note to self: stick to stamping*

Image © Jujybean Creations ~ Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

I have used some SU product as well as other craft product from my own private stash but all the background papers are from the previous SU IB&C. I’ve used some paper from both the “Petals and Paisleys” and “Spring Fling” DSP packs (both retired paper stock now) I would like to quickly say a massive thankyou at this point to another gorgeous friend, Jules, for her generosity in giving me the Petals DSP *hugs*

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I think this is one of my favourite pages ….. minus the unpainted leaves!! You’d think I’d pick that up (again, noting that one probably should stick to stamping!)

Anywaysies…..I like this layout as it really is so simple – the paper design took away the need to do too much more. I did paint the wooden letters though….my daughters were dying to help, LOL! Must admit, I really like the black gingham bow – looks kinda cute (the ribbon is Stampin’ Up)

Image © Jujybean Creations ~ Stamped Images © 1990 - 2009 Stampin' Up!

As you’ve probably noticed, there’s a bit of bling throughout this project…..which really does suit my friend to a tee! However it is missing on this page……..something I noticed after I took the photo. Rest assured, it was not bling free for long

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And of course, finished it off with a bling, I mean, a bang!

Like I said, I can see what I could do different next time but it was fun all the same. Oh and thankyou to my dear daughter for reminding me to actually give it to my friend when she was here! Hahahahaha!!

Back & Blinged!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 July 2009 08:30 Written by Ju Wednesday, 1 July 2009 08:30

*ah happy sigh* It’s sure good to be back, YAY!!!

So to kick me off again (sounds like my gyming *giggles*) I thought I’d show you a “Beyond The Page” project I recently had fun playing with. I have a gorgeous friend who had a birthday (I really should just dedicate my blog to birthdays as they seem to happen every second day!!) and well … my friend is staying clear of the creative (she has seen it’s addictive powers, LOL!) BUT!! I hoped I helped her out a little by creating “it” for her – it being a mini album. It’s all blinged and ‘fussed’ with (hehe) so all she needs to do is pop her pics on.

I must confess to cheating a little *blush* as the base was already created for me. Time was scarce and I needed some help and well, when I saw the base I thought it was absolutely gorgeous and I … oh ok … my friend just had to have it!!

With some “love” bling, a corner rounder, Bold Brights c/s and the same colour ink for brushing the c/s edges, I created the “front page”.

Can you tell I had fun with some bling?!?!? For the insides I used combinations of the 5 Petal Punch, the 1-3/8″ Circle punch, Linen Thread, Circle Fire rhinestone brads, buttons from my own stash, sticky rhinestones (again, own stash) and a the tiny sentiment “Love” from the Bright Delights Rub Ons (on the circle of blush blossom c/s)

I must admit that I had quite a lot of fun doing something un-cardy and so am planning on doing a whole lot more un-cardy-ness…….but don’t worry … I shall never abandon my cards *loves*

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