Summer Mini Bloghop!
I am so excited to share with you some fantastic new products from the Summer Mini Catalogue which launches today! I’m also taking part in my very first Bloghop which I’m sure you’ll get a buzz out of too.
I am a member of a Yahoo Group called ESAD (Extra Special Australian Demonstrators) and some of us are taking part in our first bloghop to showcase the great new products in the Summer Mini Catalogue. ESAD is a fantastic support network for demonstrators and as well as helping each other out, we have challenges, cyberstamps, tutorials and I’ve formed some great online friendships!
There will be 30 blogs to hop to along the tour so you may need to make a cuppa and settle in for a while. You may have arrived here from Lisa’s blog and seen her gorgeous projects but if not that’s ok too, you can continue on the tour until you get back here if you like. If you visit all 30 blogs and leave a comment on ALL 30 you will go into the running to win some gorgeous Blog Candy! Demonstrators from all over Australia are donating all sorts of goodies so you know what they say…. you’ve got to be in it to win it.
First I must apologise for the shadows and lighting in my photos. I had my projects all ready to photograph in the gorgeous sunlight and then discovered Paul had the camera in his car at work, so I had to wait until the evening and the light just created shadows no matter what I did.
Ok… so here we have a new fun stamp set called Something Sweet. It has 14 stamps in the set is $44.95. The images are so much fun and there are so many ideas to chose from, it automatically made me grab the Bold Bright colours. I know they are not traditional baby card colours but who says we have to have soft colours?
Stamp set: Something Sweet (NEW)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
Inks: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, 3/4″ Polka-Dot Grosgrain (NEW), Playground Designer buttons (NEW), hemp twine.
Here’s another fun card using the same stamp set, Something Sweet. This time I have chosen the gumball images and used the exciting new Sweet Treat Cups. I have filled it with jelly beans and also made a pull tag so that the recipient can actually eat the goodies inside!
Stamp set: Something Sweet (NEW), Occasional Greetings (inside sentiment)
Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White
Inks: Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Accessories: Sweet Treat Cups (NEW), 1 3/4″ circle punch (NEW), corner rounder, Crop-a-dile, Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon, 1″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch.
Here’s a pic of how it looks from inside….
This card is also my entry in Keesh’s colour challenge this week, using Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White.
Last but not least we have a cute little project using the Sweet Treat Cups. I’ve had these little buckets forever and am always looking for something to use them for and thought this would make a great additon to a party table. I have used the Die Cut Blooms and the NEW 1 3/4″ inch circle punch to inset my Sweet Treat Cup. I’ve used a kebab skewer as my stem and adhered it to another larger die cut at the back, wrapped some Certainly Celery wide grosgrain ribbon around it for leaves and voila! Bright, fun, and yummy too!
Well I hope you’ve enjoyed looking at these new products and of course there are soooo many more. If you’d like to receive a copy of the Summer Mini Catalogue, please email me or call and I’ll pop one in the post to you. Or you can check it out online here.
Don’t forget I’m holding Christmas classes here on Thursday at 7.30pm and a Christmas Gift Ideas class on Friday at 10am. I still have a couple of seats at each if you would like to come along and then you’ll be able to see the new goodies in the flesh!
Righto…. off you go now to visit Lyanna and continue on your journey. Have fun and don’t forget to leave your comments for your chance to win the blog candy! You have until Wed midnight EDST to submit your comments.
Thanks for looking!
December 1st, 2009 at 4:39 am
Wow Louise, you have totally changed the way I look at this stamp set. What beautiful work!
December 1st, 2009 at 4:40 am
very cute. this set goes live for us january 4th. can’t wait.
xoxo
December 1st, 2009 at 5:15 am
Thanks Louise, I love your ideas with the sweet treat cups. Especially love the flower in the pot!!!!
thanks
Kym Byrne
December 1st, 2009 at 5:19 am
Fantastic projects Louise. I love the way you’ve used the diecut blooms for the sweet treat cups! Love the bright colours for the baby card. Gorgeous
December 1st, 2009 at 5:26 am
Oh Lou … you never cease to amaze me with your creations! I love that flower pot!!
Thanks for participating in our very first ESAD Blog Hop
December 1st, 2009 at 6:20 am
Louise, Love those treat cups! They are a fun addition to a card. Great colours!
Thanks for sharing,
Jenny.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:45 am
Your cards are so cute! I got this stamp set at Founder’s this year and am so inspired to use it now! Thanks for the great ideas!
December 1st, 2009 at 6:54 am
How neat are your cards? I love the crispness of them! Great job!
December 1st, 2009 at 7:33 am
Louise these are excellent! Love the flower pot, ooh I want one of those for my desk!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Hugz
Shaz
December 1st, 2009 at 8:34 am
Louise, your projects are SUPER CUTE!! I will certainly be purchasing this set (AND the “sweet treat” cups, AND the padded envelopes AND the jelly beans). Thanks so much.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:40 am
Hey Lou, I am wrapped in the pull tag idea for the GumBall machine. Great Idea! Thanks for sharing xx Tracy
December 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
Just love the flower….will definitely be casing this one….tfs.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:57 am
Such lovely cards – those sweet cups are such a great idea.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Hi Lou Lou, I think you’re my new hero! these projects are just the bomb! Well done lovey,thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. lots of inky hugs from Char
December 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am
Another one of my favourite sets. I love your flower treats.
December 1st, 2009 at 10:26 am
I just love these projects.
I want to make the flower.
The treat cups are such a great idea.
December 1st, 2009 at 10:33 am
I love your flower pot. What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.
December 1st, 2009 at 10:41 am
I Love Love the baby card!!! Its gorgeous! I especially like that it isnt typical baby colours!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:23 am
Love these – great ideas.
want a flower pot too.
Thanks
December 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
My wishlist is getting very long! Thnaks for sharing
December 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
Totally delightful set Louise. Love all the designs.
December 1st, 2009 at 11:47 am
Lovely bright colours and thanks for sharing a way to not have the cared demolished with the sweet treat cups!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
Great ideas … I love the treat cups, so very versatile. Thank you for sharing your artwork.
December 1st, 2009 at 11:55 am
Great use of the Sweet Treats stamps, and the cups. I am still not convinced it is “my cup of tea”, but I guess that is why there is so much variety in the SU catalogues! Well done.
December 1st, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I love the flower pot!! What a sweet gift idea – so impressive! I’ll be giving that one a try! Thanks for sharing!
December 1st, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I love what you have done with the Sweet Treat cups. I had a go with them today and it was ok.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Love all your projects. Can’t wait to get this set – it will be in our Occassions mini which is avail. in Jan. Thanks for sharing such great ideas.
Cynthia Ferenz
Fredericksburg, VA
http://www.stampindragon@verizon.net
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
December 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I love the sweet treat cups—I bought a pack of Taken with Teal & i have been struggling with colour co-ords for it–I must take a look at Pumpkin Pie–I also love your sweet treat in the bucket–could be an idea for Christmas day after lunch for the kids
December 1st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
What lovely ideas.. I love the hearts inside the rattle.. so cute.
thanks for sharing.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I love your work and have been on your blog many times. Thanks for sharing, these projects are so cute.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Love the table decoration – totally sweet!
December 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Flower is v v cure and I love the idea that u have put a smaller hole in the back so the treats last longer!! LOL!! Well done!!
December 1st, 2009 at 2:47 pm
These 3 creations are absolutely amazing! Will have to give that slider thingy a go! TFS
December 1st, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I was wondering how to do the refillable treat cups – I have seen it on a US site but couldn’t figure out the logistics of it! Fantastic projects and adore the colours used on the baby card. Thank you for sharing your talents.
December 1st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Bright and cheery!!! fantastic cards, very cute.
December 1st, 2009 at 4:10 pm
What cute creations, love the bright colours. TFS
December 1st, 2009 at 6:03 pm
These are fantastic Louise. So clean and fresh looking too. I didn’t think I’d use this set much so haven’t bothered to purchase but I think it won’t be too long now till I do….hahaha.
Thanks for sharing
Nikki
December 1st, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Love what you’ve done with that set!
December 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Gorgeous Lou – you’ve done a fabulous job showcasing some wonderful products. Well done with the Inkspiration challenge too.
December 1st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Absolutely fantastic. I love this set and have not had a chance to have a play with it. Think that is what this weekend is for. You have done a great job
December 1st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Louise, what a beautiful job you have done on these creations I just love these sweet treat cups! They look so fun!
December 1st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Wow! Can’t wait to try this set as they look so fun. Thanks for giving us a sneak peak at the fun in store!
December 1st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Louise, all your projects look great. My favourite, though, would have to be the flower pot. What a great inspiration.
Annette
December 1st, 2009 at 8:23 pm
My daughter decided I needed this stamp set & now I’m SOOOO glad she did – I can’t wait to bring some of your creations to life myself!
Although I suspect it’ll be one lolly for the card and one for me, one lolly for the card and one for me – you get the idea. Not good for the diet but fun!
December 1st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Very cute and Sweet. Love all your creations especially the flower pot. My only criticism with this stamp set and it’s cup – they are not big enough!!! (Only kidding, I’m just a real sweet tooth, maybe I could do a scrapbook page with about 5 flowers on it! – Or an advent calendar!!!)
December 1st, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hi Lou,
I love what you have done with this set. So clever. thnaks for wonderful ideas.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:17 pm
What a gorgeous colour display! Congrats on such a pretty combo of projects.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Just love these ideas for the stamp set.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Wow I love these. I definately HAVE to HAVE the Sweet Treats Cups, Punch & Stamp set now. I love your flower – it’s soooooo cool. Chantell
December 1st, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Our pre-order for the Spring mini starts today and I have to admit I hadn’t looked at that stamp set twice, but you make it look really good!!! Love the projects you’ve made with it
Cindy
December 1st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I just so want the flower pot. It’s just gorgeous!
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:50 am
You have been busy!!! love them all!! I have this set I need to ink it up;-)You have rocked this challenge!!!
Tracey xx
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 am
Hi Louise
I too love the Something Sweet set and have already used it on a card for my niece. But I also love your idea of a pull tag so they can easily get to the goodies inside! I will have to try that on my next one! TFS!
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:30 am
Hi Louise
Love the something sweet set, your fun cards and bright colours.
Thanks for your ideas.
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
These are just great, you would be every childs dream.
Well done.
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:50 am
Hi, Ilove your 3D projects they are the sweetest. Thank you for sharing.
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:28 am
Loved your creations Lou.
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
That flower is super gorgeous! TFS!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
WOW!!! Your work is gorgeous, I have just had a browse through some of your creations. Just amazing!! And guessing by all the lovely comments it’s not only myself who admires your work!
Sally Little
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Greadt projects Louise, the baby card looks grea with the bright colours!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I just have to have the sweet pouches!
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Am I ever going to get the time to get all these ideas actually created – OMG love the Baby Card and would have loved receiving one in these colours – a real boys card.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Love these ideas, this set is a must have!
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Oh wow, wow, wow! Really love that flower!
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
What a simply scrumptious creation …. just perfect for the child that ditches the card for the pressie …. well done!!!
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Such beautiful cards Louise. I’m new to this blog hopping too, but it is really fun.
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 am
What great cards, just love the gumball card.
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:28 am
Love the cards…so cheery!! Love the items I’ve seen so far in your new catty. Have a great summer…we’re expecting snow for the next 3 days here in Michigan, USA. Ugh!! Keep designing and having fun!!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I love these new sweet treat cups, and what you can do with them.. I will have to get some of these. I love the bright colours with the Jellybeans in the gumball machine.
Fabulous woks of art.
I’m hopping to the next stop.
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Fantastic ideas, thanks for sharing.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Your cards are so sweet LOL
Honestly they are so clever – love them.
Hugs Jeannie
December 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Just beautiful Lou, and even more gorgeous in real life! Glad I can be commenter #72….YIKES! Well done again! Thanks for playing. Love Keesh x