Stampin-Shellz

So long, farewell...

2011-01-21T07:30:00.000+13:00

Well, I have an announcement to make. At the end of January I will no longer be a NZ SU Demo.

As you all know I went to Australia for Christmas, and yes the trip was extended coz we couldn't get into Brisbane but, we have decided to go back.

So on Monday when we went back to work we handed in our notice. We finish work next friday and fly out on the 1st of Feb. My partner is an Australian and has already scored himself a job. All it took was one phone call. We will be living in Bundaberg, QLD.

We have spend the last week selling off most of our belongs with the last things put on trademe. All we are taking are clothes the pc and you guessed it, my crafty stuff!!!! Max the grey cat went missing three weeks before Christmas and has not returned and Asha is getting flown to Whangarei tomorrow to stay with my parents as Brentons mum is allergic and we will be staying with his folks for a bit.

I will be sad to drop as a demo here, but my downline will be in good hands and will also be sending out a newsletter to my customers.

All is not lost though, my blog will continue as I will still be crafting, and as soon as I find myself fulltime work I will sign back up in Australia.

I would like to thank everyone for their positive comments on my blog and the friendships I have gained through the wider SU family :)

It may be awhile until I post again but I promise I will be back!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and floods!

2011-01-02T12:29:00.000+13:00

Happy New year everyone!! No pics to post as I'm currently in Queensland, AU. Even though we had to fly from Brisbane to Bundaberg and were a day later arriving I'm enjoying it :)

I'm at an internet cafe and forgot my camera, so next time I will post some pics... Seeing the flood damage from the sky was pretty amazing and luckily my partners parents house hasn't had very little damage. The first couple of days were pretty crazy coz there was only one way into the CBD but the waters are coming down now... My heart goes out to the people down the street who have lost everything....

I have been sunning it at the pool every afternoon and am tanning up nicely already. Thanks to Brenton yesterday I got my first sunburn, but it's not too bad!

Off to the movies this afternoon coz its raining again!

See ya later!

Stationery Compendium Class

2010-11-14T20:00:00.001+13:00

I have been busy with classes this week, a did a Stationery Compendium for a group of ladies and also had my Scrap-booking Class at the Hall down the road...

It's a BAD photo but these are what the ladies made! They loved the Urban Oasis paper so I ordered an extra pack before it retired...

Have a great week everyone!!!

Rich Razzleberry Mail

2010-11-14T09:37:00.000+13:00

I kept it on the down-low but it was my birthday last week...

The last birthday of my 20's so I was in a bit of a blue...

Anyway I open my mailbox on friday and found this beauty!!! Thanks Amanda!!!

Scrapbooking on a Saturday... posted on my blog on a Sunday!

2010-11-07T20:40:00.000+13:00

Everyone who visits my blog knows I have a thing for Kristina Werner and this page was inspired by one of her layouts... I have had this page down for awhile but in all my slackness haven't posted it... I have dark navy curtains and the photo isn't the greatest but its using Not Quite Navy cardstock and Blueberry Crisp DSP... I even got my heat gun out to out to emboss with Razzle Dazzle on the butterfly diecut.

And yes... the blonde with short hair is me!!!!

Have a great week everyone!

Silent Bob Strikes again... AND a new project class

2010-10-31T19:00:00.000+13:00

I can't believe its been almost 2 months since I last blogged!!! I suppose a hand smack is coming my way!!! Life just got in the way, I have had Dunkleys, Hi to all the lovely ladies I met! I've had a virus, bad crappy immune system, personal family stuff and as of Labour weekend I now have no wisdom teeth... Does that now mean I'm truely a dumb blonde if I have lost my wisdom????

Some how in all that I have still been doing my classes, all be it I got a bit behind and one or two hand to be put off a week, but my regulars are lovely and didn't mind when I had to postphone one or two!!

Last month saw my first Open Scrapbooking Crop at the local hall and I have another in ten days!!! If you would like my November newsletter with the details gimme an email shellbellz@windowslive.com

This month I also have Two Stamp Classes and a cool new Project Class using the lovely new stamp set - Just Believe, its a cool Easel Cardbox with 4 cards...

Check out my SU website for all my class details!!! I'm updating that after tea!!!

Anyway I'm glad to be back and happy Sunday!

Will you be in Dunedin between the 17-19th of September?

2010-09-02T19:02:00.001+12:00

If you're answer is YES! Come visit me... I'll be a stall holder at the Dunkleys Great New Zealand Craft Show...

I'll have loads of Ideas to show off... so if you're in the area pop in and say HI!

I have also just updated my class schedule... click on the pretty pic to the right and see what I have installed...

The catalogue is now live and I can take orders from the 2010-2011Catalogue...

If you'd ever thought about becoming a demonstrator whether its to make some extra money or get amazing products cheaper, September is the time... Any new recruits get an In Colour Bundle worth of $100...

For more information gimme a call 453 1004 or email shellbellz@windowslive.com

Watercoloured Fifth Avenue Foral

2010-08-24T20:01:00.000+12:00

So the lovely Tracy and Louise are launching their own Down Under Challenge site http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/ and they are calling for design team members so I thought I'd enter...

The challenge was to use things you love... Well I loooooveeeeeeeeee watercolouring the Rose from Fifth Avenue Floral and I love Rich Razzleberry, my fav colour of all time... love Cottage Wall DSP, Love little leaves diecut and Tiny Tags, again stamped with Rich Razzleberry... And there's even the Sanded Die stampset, stamped in... you guessed it RICH RAZZLEBERRY!

Oh yes.... The colour of my card base is Kraft... I LOVE KRAFT! (or should I be saying Crumb Cake!)

A Rose is a Rose Stamp Class

2010-08-09T22:20:00.000+12:00

So this months Stamp Class is using the retiring Rose is a Rose stamp set and we're learning to do a Criss Cross Card, Slider Card and a Card using Colour Blocking...

I have one space left at each class due to cancellations, so it's not too late to book, first class is this wednesday, the 11th and then next wednesday the 18th is the other...

Email me on shellbellz@windowslive.com or phone 453 1004.

His and Hers

2010-08-08T20:14:00.000+12:00

So, same card, just different colours and sentiment stamp... I'm addicted to using Kraft with Rich Razzleberry....

These are simple cards, but I think effective... I'm trying that "clean and simple" look whilst channeling my Kristina Werner wannabe style... hahaha...

So, what's your fav? The Urban manly colour one, or the Rich Razzleberry Cottage Wall one?

And, yes... I LOVE MY WHITE GEL PEN...

Last chance list is in...

2010-08-01T07:50:00.001+12:00

I have added a wee linky to the sidebar of my blog.

If you would like to order from this list, email me today as things go pretty quickly...

Email me today shellbellz@windowslive.com

That said, the new catalogue is just around the corner, yay! Someone is super excited, if you would like to pre order your catalogue, flick me an email :)

My SU! Website....

2010-07-31T17:56:00.000+12:00

So this week I got with the 'IT' programme so to speak and finally organised my SU! Demo Website,
this website is great, it keeps you up to date with current specials and also where I list my monthly class schedule... You can also sign up to be a demo on it too! Today's the last day to take advantage of the 20% kit discount making it a bargin at $299... Go own hit the "join now" you know you want to!!

ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop...

2010-07-24T11:59:00.001+12:00

I hope you’re ready for the ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Welcome everyone who has just popped over from Claire's Blog

Today I'm sharing some more of my scrapbooking pages, haven't done any in like a month, and I love scrapbooking Christmas :) Anyone who know's me, know's I'm a little 'Christmas mad' I've already started singing christmas carols at work!

Now, here's a few different shots of my page, I was in a bit of a rush to post and I couldn't figure out how to crop with the new software my manfriend put on the pc!!! And I haven't decided but maybe I will add some faux stitching down the sides!!!

And, and another shot just so you can see my journalling... I have some more photo's and I think I may make this a two page spread :)

What is ESAD?
ESAD stands for Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when its needed.

So if you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Thanks everyone for visiting my blog, I hope you have fun during the blog hop and now you can 'hop on over' to Linda's blog

Just Add Embossing... again

2010-07-20T20:11:00.000+12:00

This is my attempt of a 'manly' card, using one of my fav sets, Pocket Silouhettes and AGAIN with the Tiny Tags... never giving that set up! I even got out my curly label punch for the first time in, well I think forever!

I think the technique I used was Emboss Resist????

Anyways, thanks for stopping by!

Oh and don't forget to check out the other challenge cards here:

http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2010/07/just-add-ink-26.html

Just Add Embossing

2010-07-19T19:28:00.000+12:00

So this is my challenge card for "Just add Embossing" It's using for the Bride and Tiny Tags, which I'm totally addicted to... Not that you can really tell, but in this photo all the stamping has been embossed with White Embossing Powder, the photo doesn't do it justice, it looks wicked in real life, but the I'm biased.

Go check out the other challenges:

http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2010/07/just-add-ink-26.html

I was back to work today, and I asked my team leader if she understood my message I left for her last week... I got a "Nope, sounded like some drunk and I figured whoever didn't show up the message was from them!"

Medallian Cottage Garden

2010-07-17T12:16:00.000+12:00

So this is a card I made after not getting out of bed for the last two days, Still feel blah but can't lie about in bed for ever, so I hope you like what I have done...

It's the first time I have got out Tiny Tags and the Medallian stamp and I'm happy with how it turned out... Got my old gel pen out too, will have to order a replacement this week!!!

Back to the couch I go:) Enjoy your weekend everyone!!!

Keeping it Simple...

2010-07-11T14:26:00.000+12:00

I've been asked to do some Thank You cards, and I was just experimenting abit... This card is a CASE of something I saw on the web awhile ago but I forget where!!! I used a different stamp set and different colours then they did, but I love the way it turned out!!! "Clean and Simple" cards aren't something I'm good at and am pleased with how it turned out!!!

I love Fifth Avenue Floral and don't think I have ever used it in a way that wasn't involving Watercolouring!!!!

Now I'm off to prep for wednesday class on "Vellum" I have been putting it off all week!!!

Two step bird punch

2010-07-07T22:11:00.000+12:00

I love this card, love blue, love Bella Bleu DSP, love kraft ribbon, love Not Quite Navy cardstock.... Love twine.....

Man I ramble...

I hope you like this card too!!! Must be passed my bedtime I think... Night night :)

July Newsletter...

2010-07-05T21:37:00.000+12:00

Evening everyone!!! It's a very Antarctic day down here in Dunedin and I have finished my July Newsletter...

If you're in the Dunedin area and would like to receive my newsletter and find out when I'm doing my classes give me an email on shellbellz@windowslive.com and say please add me to your newsletter list!!!

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #30…..

2010-07-03T17:56:00.001+12:00

So I haven't done an Inkspiration challenge in awhile, and I looooove the colours this week, so without further ado, here it is!!!

I have used my two favourite stamp sets, Rose is a Rose and Always, I realised I hadn't ink'd up Always in over a year!!!! I'll never ever part with this stamp set!!!!

This is the challenge at Keesha issued.....

Click here to check out the other entries!!!

http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2010/07/02/inkspirations-colour-challenge-30/

Take Two...

2010-06-28T22:17:00.000+12:00

So I really felt my previous layout was abit half finished so here's take 2!!!!

I added a strip of DSP to the top and bottom, some faux stitching and a button and twine bow... and I think it looks much better!!!!

And onto something a little different... Two weeks ago I gave up Gluten and Dairy products due to cronic sinus allergies... Within three days I started to feel better...

Well today I did my first Gluten free/Dairy free baking... Yum Yum Brownies, and here's the proof!!!!

Stewart Men... Four Generations

2010-06-28T18:11:00.000+12:00

So here's the male page of the four generations... it looks cool IRL however, after seeing the pic I think it looks unfinished so I may have to bling it up a bit...

In this picture in order from left to right is my lil nephew Cooper, my Grandad- Bruce, my brother Andrew and my Dad. I think I may have to do some faux stitching just to finish it off though...

Just Add Ink Number 23-

2010-06-27T19:11:00.001+12:00

So, I seem to be forming a habit... Using the Just Add Ink challenges to build my scrapbook up!!! This photo is very special to me so I wanted to do do something pretty...

I don't think there's many families out there that has 4 generations in one picture... This photo contains.... ME!!! (I'm the baby!!!) My mum, her mum- my Nanny and her mum - known to me as Nanny Stepho...

This is the first page that I have done that I have scrapbooked my Nann, and I was surprised how hard it was... Both of them died when I was around 4, so I didn't know them that much.. But from what I've heard from heard they were both lovely ladies, just check out their smiles...

So this what four generations of women from my mums side of my family looks like and later tonight I plan to scrapbook a photo that has four generations of blokes from my dad's side!!!!

Well I think its funny...

2010-06-22T07:46:00.000+12:00

It's a balmy 7 degrees here in Dunedin this morning, and part of my morning routine is to eat breakfast when I'm surfing the net... My partner was having his morning coffee and chatting to me just before he left to work when we heard this strange noise... Instantly we thought... "CAT" where are they and what are they up to!!! I swung around in my chair to find Asha the black cat sitting beside my BIG SHOT, batting the handle around and around... Man that cat really likes her craft supplies, when we moved house I found her stash of my daubers and sponges!!!

Don't ever get a black cat people... they are CRAZY!!!!

100 Posts - PDF Sale

2010-06-21T20:41:00.000+12:00

So this weekend I made 100 posts, so decided to make all my PDF's $5...

Hit the "Add to Cart" buttons on the right!

All instructions should be received within 24 hours, and if not email shellbellz@windowslive.com

Happy Stamping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just Add Ink Challenge 22

2010-06-20T11:56:00.000+12:00

So here's my latest scrapbook page... Yes, I know don't all die of shock... You've only ever seen two scrapbooking pages on my blog and yes, that has happened in the last two weeks... Can't help it... I'm on a roll...

Anyway, this is my submission for Just Add Ink challenge 22, which was White, Rich Razzleberry, Kiwi Kiwi and Tempting Turqouise... I don't have all that much 12 by 12 paper so I put it on Black cardstock and think it looks rather striking...

Hope you like it, and thanks for stopping by...

More lovely Zindorf.......

2010-06-17T18:53:00.000+12:00

Some of you may remember my challenge card for an old Inkspiration Challenge: http://stampin-shellz.blogspot.com/2010/05/inkspiration-challenge-25-grungy.html

Well I had so much fun doing it I made a full frontal collage!!!!

Hope you like it!!!!!

It uses: All a Flutter, Rustic Rooster, Baroque Motifs and Always

Just Add Stitching - Just Add Ink #20

2010-06-06T20:08:00.000+12:00

So here's my challenge piece for Just Add Stitching... and Yes!!! It's a scrapbooking page... something never seen on my blog but you will be seeing more of it!!!

Here's the full page... I love the Damask image from Friends 24/7 and Chocolate Chip... and check it out... there's even a Teneale bow!!!! Anyway, I'm off to scrapbook some more!! Thanks for stopping by and go check out the rest of the entries here:
http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/

Inkspiration Challenge #25- Grungy brayering

2010-05-30T16:29:00.000+12:00

I have never used soooo many different stamps in such a small space!!! But it was soooo fun... I think I'm addicted to this brayering stuff... I have completed my swaps which I showed you last week and I wanted to do some more brayering.... I also have another card thats more like a brayered collage to show you later... And yes I even got out my white gel pen!!! I haven't used that puppy in awhile...

Thanks for stopping by and go check out the other entries here: http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2010/05/28/inkspirations-challenges/

Mmm... I have a roast chicken cooking!!! Man more house smells great right now... and finally the rain has stopped... hopefully the little concrete lake out the back drys up soon!!!

Tri-shutter album, blast from the past!

2010-05-30T10:08:00.000+12:00

Here's a Tri shutter album I did for a Christmas class LAST YEAR... don't know why but it never made it onto the blog! So here it is...

So this week you'll get to see something I never thought I would do again... Scrapbooking SU style... It's been 4 years since I last scrapbooked and I think I miss it... So watch this space!

Inspired by Zindorf...

2010-05-23T19:40:00.000+12:00

So a few of us not going to Convention decided to do a swap... This is mine... It looks better in real life... I'm super happy with the way it's turned out... Its only the third time I have gotten my brayer out and I'm addicted and want to do more!!!

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by!

Top Note Purse

2010-05-09T16:42:00.000+12:00

Greetings everyone! Happy Sunday! Another weekend over and I did get some time to play with my BIG SHOT!

Here I have made a Top Note Purse, following the instructions from the lovely Julie over at Paper Pleasing... The tutorial can be found here: http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/top-note-purse-tutorial.html

The DSP I have used is Chocolate Chip... Love it...

Enjoy your week everyone!!

Tuesday morning crazyness

2010-05-04T08:19:00.000+12:00

My very first order that has had to have been shipped in two boxes arrived at 715am this morning... It contains my BIG SHOT!!!!!!! wohoooooooooooooooooooo....

Right now I'm wishing I didn't work for a living and could stay at home and play, and in the meantime the two four legged family members think the paper that comes in the boxes is great fun... I just witnessed Asha skating across the lounge...

Ahhhh... stay at home and play with the Big shot, or go to work...

Cottage Garden Stamp Class sneak peak

2010-05-02T19:03:00.000+12:00

May's Stamp Class is using the Cottage Garden stamp set and Cottage Wall DSP... This month you will make three different styles of cards....

For those in Dunedin my class on the 19th of May is fully booked so I have opened up another night, being the 26th. Phone 453 1004 or email shellbellz@windowslive.com to book.

For those out of the Dunedin area my instructions will be available after the class.

Happy Sunday everyone!

Just Add Vintage Challenge 14

2010-04-25T20:41:00.000+12:00

So, I loovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve Vintage, but loving and doing is another thing. It's not something I have done alot of but I want to change that... I love the new sets from Stampin Up called Vintage Vogue and Medallion.

I also use the leaves from the two step bird punch and the Top Note Die...

The instructions for the cool flower can be found here:
http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/flowers-in-pictures-tutorial-.html

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Manhattan Flower Card Folio Class by Mail and PDF Tutorial

2010-04-25T19:24:00.000+12:00

This month Class by Mail is using the lovely Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper. It's a card folio that hold 6 cards and 6 envelopes. The instructions cover the assembly of the card folio and card ideas.

This is available to you in two options...

Option 1: Is the pre-cut kit with printed out instructions. This is available to you for $25. This option is only open to NZ residents.

Option 2: The pdf instructions. Available to you for $10. Instructions will be available from the 26th of April.

As with my other instructions, SU demonstrators are able to use/print my instructions for their customers for use in their own classes. However not as a Class by Mail option...

Payment can be through PAY-pal, just hit the button on the right or email me: shellbellz@windowslive.com and I will provide you with my bank account details.

All instructions will be emailed out within 24 hours.

If you have any questions please email shellbellz@windowslive.com

BIG NEWS!!!!

2010-04-23T18:38:00.002+12:00

On Wednesday night I had my Bird on a Branch Stamp Class using the Designer Series Paper Candy Lane.

After some thought I have decided to make my instructions available for purchase. So after every Stamp Class I will make my instructions available for out of towners and other demonstrators.

For only $7.50 you will get the instructions for three projects. This month you will receive the instructions for The Easel Card, Gate Fold Card and Treat Bag - All using the Bird on a Branch stamp set, however you can use whatever you have at hand.

If you are a Stampin' Up! demo you can even use it for your classes.   All I ask is you only print it for your class participants not other demonstrators and don't use it for any Class by Mail kits.

Payment can be through PAY-pal, just hit the button on the right or email me: shellbellz@windowslive.com and I will provide you with my bank account details.

All instructions will be emailed out within 24 hours.

If you have any questions please email shellbellz@windowslive.com

Come back tomorrow because I have even MORE to share....

Another sneaky peak!!!!

2010-04-20T18:56:00.000+12:00

Two sneaky peaks in a row... but this time you can do it if you if you're not in Dunedin... What to know more????? Well you're going to have to wait until Friday.... From the sneak peak photo, you can tell its in Candy Lane DSP and Uses the Manhatten flower... YUM YUM!!!

Bird on a Branch Stamp Class sneak peak

2010-04-18T11:35:00.000+12:00

This months stamp class is using the lovely Bird on a Branch Stamp set and Candy Lane DSP...

The class this Wednesday is fully booked but give me an email or call and we can arrange another time.

If you are in the Dunedin area and would like to receive my newsletter with my upcoming classes and kits email shellbellz@windowslive.com

Take a picture, it will last longer!

2010-04-05T10:46:00.001+12:00

So yesterday I tidied my craft room... as I had purchased another shelf with cupboard... It didn't take nearly as long as I thought... But I wonder how long it will last???
As you can tell my ribbons are just one big mess!! I love my craft room... one wall is wardrobe space... so if I cleaned out the other half I could fit two more of these shelves in...

And look! You can see the table!!!!

Yeeeehhhaaaa....

2010-04-03T15:27:00.000+13:00

Some products from the Spring and Summer mini aren't visible in the Autumn Catalogue but you can still order them!!

They are....
The Scallop Oval and Butterfly punches, Jumbo Brads Neutral Selection 5/16" and 5/8", Stazon White and the Stazon cleaner

Contact me today if you would like to order!!!

Fifth Avenue Floral

2010-03-25T16:15:00.001+13:00

This is one of the cards I sold at the Go Otago Show on the weekend...

It's also one of the techniques at my April Technique class, the technique used on the card is called Floating Watercolouring, during my April Technique Class you will do a card similar to this using this technique and two other cards, one using Faux Stitching and the other Masking...

Technique Class runs from my home in Mornington on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7pm. Email me @ shellbellz@windowslive.com for more details!

Go Otago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-03-25T12:35:00.000+13:00

So this is our stand from the weekend... We had cards and 3d items to sell and were also showing off our classes we have for April... Now when I say "we" I'm talking about myself and my lovely downline Megan... her blog can be seen here: http://megan-finishingtouches.blogspot.com/

Now for something OTHER then cards... Cool little tag sets using the Cottage Garden stamp set and a Vintage Vogue stamp set...

Both ideas are from the lovely Andrea over at www.andreawalford.com

The dimensions for the tag set can be found here: http://andreawalford.com/?page_id=403

And the magnetic book marks where a part of Andrea's 2009 12 weeks of Christmas...

Project Tuesday on a Saturday...

2010-03-20T19:58:00.000+13:00

Before this week I had never heard of this blog and thanks to my blog surfing I found it... I took some time out this afternoon to have a go...

You can see the other entries here: http://sasprojecttuesday.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-tuesday-tri-fold-card.html

I have been creating like mad for the Go Otago show tomorrow... and guess what it has just started raining, fingers crossed its a nice day tomorro!

Anyway.... Back to the Tri Shutter Pocket Album...
I just had to get out the Rich Razzelberry and Vintage Vogue set.... I really like making DSP with the Wheel stamp that goes with Vintage Vogue!

Here's what it looks like open....

I'll have lots to post this week, I have done like ummmm... MILLIONS of cards in like 2 days!

Vintage Vogue meets Rich Razzelberry! YUM YUM!

2010-03-16T17:47:00.000+13:00

So I finally got to play with my stuff on the weekend... Check me out! I love vintage vogue and I looooooooooooove this colour combo! I even made a wee bag topper....

If you are in Dunedin stop by and say hi at the Go Otago Showday in Mosgiel on Sunday.... Oh and ONE MORE FULL DAY OFF WORK UNTIL MY HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Missing Mojo, Missing Stamp-a-mag-jig

2010-03-01T08:04:00.000+13:00

It seemed during the moving house I lost my Stamp-a-mag-jig. I have been trying to work on something for the last week that I needed it for, but could not find it. Without it my Mojo was gone, I didn't want to work on anything else, I couldn't until my poor Stamp-a-mag-jig was found. I tore my new craft space apart over and over again... Until yesterday afternoon I found it. And it was in a place where, well I would never have thought to look and I really don't understand WHY I would have put it there. Anyway it's back and with it my Mojo so I'll be posting again soon... Darn this thing called work. It does ALWAYS get it the WAY!

Just Add Ink #4 and some moving ramblings..

2010-02-15T08:02:00.000+13:00

Yesterday my buddy and downline Megan came over for an afternoon of cardmaking and gossiping.... I spent the first I dunno, half hour to an hour playing with ribbon trying to make ribbon roses... Almost six hours later we had made 5 cards between us... The new craft room was hampering our mojo...

We were determined to do some challenges, Just add Ink being the first... So here's my attempt...

Excuse the crappy photo but my desk is still not cleaned up from yesterday, but it's tidier then it was!!!!!

Oh yes and I have successfully moved, now when I say successfully I mean no broken bones... I have hurt my back but I knew that was going to happen and at least the swelling in my fingers has gone down from not wearing gloves when I use bleach... But at least my craft room is unpacked... almost!

Sweet Sunday Sketch #55

2010-02-07T21:06:00.000+13:00

Well it's been awhile since I have done a Sweet Sunday Sketch... So here's my first go of the year...

Heres the sketch...

And here's my go... Gota Love Friends 24/7 and gota love my gel pen... oh and dimensionals yet again!

I would link back to the other cards on Sweet Sunday but I still don't know how to fix my linking prob!!!

Anyways, Sweet Sunday everyone!!!!

Spring Cleaning

2010-02-07T18:55:00.000+13:00

I haven't cleaned up my crafty space in like 2 weekends now and I kinda had to after yesterday...

BEFORE>>>

And AFTER>>>>

Wohhooooo, when we move I get my OWN ROOM... Not just a corner of the lounge! YAY!

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge # 18….

2010-02-07T08:53:00.000+13:00

Yes, I know I'm still NOT PACKING... Did I tell you I'm the "Leave it to the Last Minute Queen" Yesterday afternoon it was just too hot to do much of nothing, yes... Don't fall off your seats I said TOO HOT and yes, I live in DUNEDIN... Those words don't really go together but for the last fortnight we have had great weather.... Only one sheet and one duvet on the bed, not the usual, sheet, microfleece blanket fake mink blanket duvet cover and snuggle rug from the warehouse. hahaha...

Anyway, back to the point.... My card for this challenge...

This is the sketch that we had to work with...

Now Sweet Slumber Speciality paper isn't my normal colours so its reaaaaaaaaaaaaally out of my comfort zone, I hope you like what I've done with it.... It's my mission this year to do more card challenges!!! Two in one weekend aint bad!!!

The other challenge cards can be found over at Makeesha's website, for some reason my blogger isn't letting me copy and paste links, if anyone knows how to fix it please help!!!!!!

Just Add Ink Challenge #3

2010-02-06T15:19:00.000+13:00

As you can see I'm not packing... But I did spend the morning cleaning so I figure I am allowed to stamp a little...

Any way Just Add Ink Challenge number 3 was calling to me... This is the sketch...
And this is what I came up with...

You can check out the other entries over at: just-add-ink.blogspot.com

I love the Butterfly Prints stamp set and the Candy Lane DSP...

Stop by later coz I still have the Mojo Monday sketch and Keesha's sketch to do too!

Was going to be ribbon organiser then turned into pretty sample box

2010-01-31T09:58:00.000+13:00

So I am really desperate for a ribbon organiser and I had this perfume box that I thought yeah I can use this but my crop-a-dile wouldnt go down far enough so it turned into a pretty sample box...

The before shot....

And after....

I used retired Holiday Harmony paper and Purely Pomergrante ribbon... LOVE that colour

As you can see I'm getting through my packing... NOT!

Some news

2010-01-28T20:05:00.000+13:00

I might be a little quiet over the next couple of weeks... I'm moving house and I have a lot to do in a short time, but I will be back.... Good thing I'm only moving the next street over!

This week I sent out my first newsletter for the year listing classes that start next month... If there are any other lovely dunedin people who would like to come, email me and I'll flick you a copy... My email is shellbellz@windowslive.com

Classes start the 10th of Feb....

Details can be found in the previous post... having blogger dramas couldn't link it... my blogger is on the XT network... jokes...

February Classes... Sneak Peak

2010-01-25T08:15:00.000+13:00

I have two classes running in Dunedin this Feb, one a technique class....

The technqiues are, 3d Stamping, Brick wall and Cracked Glass....

The other, is the Butterfly Prints Stamp Class where you will learn how to do a Joy Fold Card, Pocket Card and a 2, 5, 7, 10 Box...

They all use the Butterfly Prints stamp set from the mini and Bella Bleu paper, which I haven't gotten out of my stash in awhile but I love it!

So if you're in Dunedin email me on shellbellz@windowslive.com I'm doing a little deal if you come to both so don't forget to ask me about that!

Friends 24/7

2010-01-20T19:13:00.000+13:00

I have had a busy weekend, but I can't share what I have been doing just yet.... So here's one of the cards I did a while back.... it's something I did awhile ago that I haven't shared...

Friends 24/7, Riding Hood Red ink and cardstock, Kraft and Very vanilla cardstock. I love Riding Hood Red, I'll be so sad when it retires. And I love kraft.... yum...

Party Hearty...

2010-01-14T08:22:00.000+13:00

One of the perks of being a new Senior Supervisor is the FREE STUFF you get... In December I was able to get some new rubber that I had been waiting paitently to get!

So hear's the next card, this one is a case from last years Regionals in Dunedin, I just changed the size, used some different colour cardstock, added a stamp phrase and used a different embellishment... This is the second go as my first one went to the bin as I had mistakenly mounted "happy birthday" upside down, you cant give a birthday card with an upside down happy birthday!

This is a different card for me as I'm not a 'bright card' type of girl... notice I did say bright card, not just bright!!!! ...... Arrgh Shelley you aren't funny before 9am so just go to work!

Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Lovely as a tree man card

2010-01-12T08:15:00.000+13:00

Ok, so I have to admit I'm more then disappointed at how this photographs, it looks rather cool in person but really flat by photo! Oh well! I still had fun making it and yes yet again, I have layers thanks to my word of 2010... DIMENSIONALS!!!!

Have to keep it short and sweet as I'm about to leave for work! Last week was sooo slow because everyone was still away... But everyones back now and ringing us! I got hung up on 3 times yesterday morning!!!!

Fifth Avenue Floral.... yum yum

2010-01-11T08:15:00.000+13:00

I have to admit I had so much fun making this card, using the floating Watercolour technique or whatever it is called, and using my craft ink on the Sanded Big stamp and then embossing it, oh and you can't really tell from this card but yes, DIMENSIONALS!!!!!! Oh and the Oval All from the Spring Mini, love love love it!

Us Dunedin people are pretty much onto our forth day of RAIN, RAIN, RAIN and I'm over it... Where is Summer I ask?

Anyway, as I'm not a Full time Stampin Up Demonstrator, hi ho hi ho it's off to work I go!!!!!

Boatloads of Love

2010-01-10T16:00:00.000+13:00

I'm a lady of few words today.... Here's another one of the cool cards I did over the Christmas period, using my brand new set "Boatloads of Love" Hope you like it!
I'm getting used of this watercolouring business and I love my Jumbo Pewter Eyelits!!!!!!!!!
I'm thinking this week I may even try my hand at some card challenges.... Seen as I'm in the Cardmaking Zone and all...

Happy Sunday everyone!

A little blog candy..... and Friends 24/7

2010-01-09T11:41:00.000+13:00

Don't all die of shock, I'm posting on my blog like 3 days in a row... I'm trying to make 2010 the year that Shelley finally gets organized. Who else is with me?

Now for a bit of fun.... Let's see how many blog posts I can do this month. Leave a comment with your guesses and at the end of the month who ever is closest wins a little something something from yours truly.

Now, the card in todays post is an almost case from the 2009-2010 except I have glammed it up by attempting the cracked glass technique...

And yes, I'm using Friends 24/7 again, but I love it and at least its not "A Rose is a Rose".... actually I haven't used it all year... hmmmmm....

Anyway BACK to Friends 24/7 I love it and I love the Friendly Words Wheel stamp with it and whilst blog surfing I came across this blog...

http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-turn-su-jumbo-wheel-into-set-of.html

I think I just might have to get another one and take to it with my crafty scissors...

Oh and PS: The kittens are girls!!!!!!!

Kristina Werner inspired....

2010-01-08T08:25:00.000+13:00

Ok, so over the break I became totally obsessed with Kristina Werners website: http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/. The cards below are inspired by her.... I hope you like them.

Its amazing what you can do with a couple bits of DSP and the white gel pen.... which I am now totally addicted to using...

2010 is the year of the White Gel Pen and Dimensionals. There I have given you plenty of warning about what you will be seeing this year on my blog... and hey, 3 posts in not even two days... Are you proud?

It's not pics of...

2010-01-07T18:50:00.000+13:00

the kittens or stamps or cards... but I just had to share this with you.... It cracks me up so much, this is a pic Brenton took today of my 7 year old Russian Blue Maxopotomus....

I (heart) Hearts

2010-01-07T08:28:00.001+13:00

Good Morning, and welcome to 2010! My year got off to a rather rocky start but hopefully it's all settled down now... Brenton and I had a lovely Christmas and yesterday our household grew by two with the birth of Asha's kittens... Two Identical black kittens with white noses and white socks, they are really cute and I'll post some pics when they get a bit bigger, at the mo they just look like rat babies...

During my small break I did do MANY cards, like more then I can count on one hand!!! Like 29!!!! That's many hands worth! Anyway enough rambling here is the first design, using my new stamp set I (heart) hearts...

The colour combo is Regal Rose, Rose red and Sage Shadow,with So Saffron Ribbon and Button... LOVE IT! Anyway thanks for stopping by, and my New Years Resolution is to blog more! Lets see how long I can make that one last for!

Oh and I got a new addiction over the holidays.... Dimensionals... I like thats my new favourite word for 2010... Dimensionals...

More Rose is a Rose

2009-11-01T08:29:00.000+13:00

So I am still alive, I just have been working on something that's taking up alot of my time and trying to get stuff done when you have a sinus infection whilst trying to take no time off, means things are taking longer then planned.... But heres one of the cards I made this week, its the photo doesn't really do it justice, I went alittle cooky with the dimensionals as well which unfortunately you can't really tell in this pic ...

Anyway, thanks for stopping by!

I used of course Rose is a Rose, Bella Rose DSP, the big french script stamp which the name currently escapes me, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss card stock and inks... Oh and Choco Chip ribbon, love that stuff!

A Rose is a Rose card one

2009-10-11T21:33:00.000+13:00

Here's the first card that goes in the Card Keeper made last weekend.... I sooooo adore the classyness of this stamp set!

And again, sorry for the suckyness of the photo! Am trying to get my camera fixed! You can't really see from this pic but I have used dimensionals on the main rose and it really pops in person...

I used the Rose is a Rose stamp set, PP Card stock, Riding hood red ink and DSP, Bella Rose, LOVE LOVE LOVE that paper!!!!

I am also getting alot of requests for the purse I showed on my blog in August and but I failed to link where I got the instructions from! So here's the link...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14002442#post14002442

I adjusted the length of the cardstock to fit the DSP, but you can change it up however you like!

Bella Rose A Rose is a Rose Card Keeper

2009-10-04T16:08:00.000+13:00

A couple of months ago I had fun designing my card keeper as seen here http://stampin-shellz.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-and-sneak-peak.html and http://stampin-shellz.blogspot.com/2009/07/check-me-out-next-months-project.html and I was trying to think of something really glam I could do with A Rose is a Rose stamp set and this is what I came up with.... I haven't yet done the cards, I have been kicked out of the lounge so you'll have to wait until next time to see what goes inside!

I used Bella Rose DSP, Riding Hood Red Cardstock and the pink in colour that the name and the spelling of it escapes me, Chocolate Chip 5/8 ribbon and a brad from the Build a brads and also chocolate chip jumbo brads....

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm in love...... with Bella Rose DSP!

2009-09-17T08:15:00.000+12:00

In August I started technique classes, and I was like, what should I put my instructions in so I ordered an Art Journal from Stampin up, wacked on some Bella Rose DSP and this is the result... Yum Yum!

I made this AGES ago, I just haven't gotten around to posting it, oops my bad!

I also used Riding Hood Red Cardstock and Kiwi Kiss Cardstock and ink....

I used the Calender Alphabet and Numbers stamp set, I love that font!

Have you ever?

2009-09-05T08:09:00.000+12:00

I was at a workshop last week and I thought I'd share with you this "blonde thing" I did. Thought everyone deserves a giggle on a saturday morning!

I was being a good little beaver and cleaning up my mess as I went, well I couldn't figure out why my Jumbo Wheel stamp wasn't cleaning and even though "what the ...." then was like hang on.... TAKE THE CARTRIDGE OUT BLONDIE!!!!!!!

I'll be back later to show you the card we did!

Westamp Notebook

2009-08-30T07:33:00.000+12:00

Yesterday I had a really nice afternoon over at St Clair Park with some lovely ladies, one even came from Invercargill for the day and she didn't even roll her "R's" hehehehe...

Anyway, as a little hostess thank you on Friday night I put together this cool little notebook. I LOVE the Walk in the Park DSP and Great Friends stampset, and I even got out my Kiwi Kiss Satin,

I'll be back later to show off the card all the ladies got to do!

Chocolate Chip Purse

2009-08-20T08:01:00.000+12:00

I had soooooooooooooo much fun making this, I found the instructions on Splitcoast AGES ago, and part made it, then I "lost" it.... and I found it on the weekend and was determined to finish it.

I used Chocolate Chip DSP and cardstock, jumbo eyelets, vintage brads, the round label punch and the clear rinestones from the pretties kit, oh and the choco chip ribbon, although that has retired, I just had to use it!

Hope you like, thanks for stopping by! Oh and sorry for the BAD photo!

Cute little 3x3 Card Wallet

2009-08-16T19:09:00.000+12:00

A few weeks ago the lovely Tracey Old shared with me her instructions to make her cute little Wallet she designed. See here..... http://astamperstouch.blogspot.com/2009/07/stationary-purse.html

Today I was thinking about how I have never done ANYTHING with 3x3 note cards.... So a tweak her and a tweak here and waaaa-la its now a 3x3 Card wallet....

I used Raspberry Tart DSP again, starting to reaaaaaaaaaaaallly grow on me, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo coral and Rose Red.... yum yum...

Thanks for stopping by!!! And yeah I stuck up a peice of Kiwi Kiss cardstock to hide the mess of my desk!!!!

Inkspirations Challenge #11

2009-08-04T20:43:00.000+12:00

Check me out! Two challenges in ONE night, was going to Mojo as well, but I am a nana and need my beauty sleep...

This is the sketch
And this is the card I came up with!

I'm loving this Raspberry Tart DSP... This time around I got out my watercolour paper and had a TEENY TINY play with the Aqua Painter.... Cough cough... watercolouring scares me!

Anyho, this is the flower from Friends 24-7 and I used Real Red, Kiwi Kiss and Cameo Coral ink and cardstock.... oh and the sentiment from Great Friend FROM THE NEW MINI!

Right all this Raspberry Tartness has gone to my head I think I need to take myself to bed...

Sweet Sunday Sketch 29

2009-08-04T20:34:00.001+12:00

This is what Karen over at http://kgiron.blogspot.com tasked us... Check out all the others who entered here http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-29.html

Here's mine!Now I used Real Red ink, Cameo Coral and Real Read cardstock Rasberry Tart DSP, love that name.... and a button out of the NEW MINI! Oh and of course the stamp was from Friends 24-7 and the sentiment stamp from Great Friend out of the NEW MINI!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Instructions are in!

2009-08-04T08:16:00.001+12:00

Sorry it's taken so long, I just had to figure out how to use paypal thingy on my blog!!!!! So, you've all seen blog cool Fold-out Wallet, now wanna make your own?

I did my instructions before I got my mini, so you're kit comes can come two ways either Friends 24/7 - Bella Bleu or Great Friends - Walk in the Park... Cost for the kit is $20 and only available to NZ residents!!!! Just flick me an email @ shellbellz@windowslive.com with FWCK in the subjust line and I'll forward the details... payment is due by August 12th so supplies can be ordered.

Now if you just want the instructions, you can buy my PDF for just $7.50 It's designed around Friends 24/7 but by the end of the week I will have a bonus extra of the Walk in the Park dimensions... Demo's are feel free to use this in your classes. The only limitation is you can not give the actual instructions away (including to other demonstrators) and you can not use it in any internet or email based classes. But feel free to show off on your blogs!

I'll be able to email out PDF's within 24 hours, normally quicker!!!

August's Technique Class

2009-08-02T20:01:00.000+12:00

Another month has been and gone and August sees the start of my Technique Classes...

Come along and try 3 different techniques every month and make a card from each, you get to take away the cards and instructions to build your own little technique book!!! What's even better each technique will be on a different colour of SU card stock so not only will you build your techniques up, you'll get to see the cardstock colours in real life.....

This month's techniques are Sponged Sky, Retiform Grid and Faux Paper Latern.

Technique class is on Wednesday the 19th from 7pm... Flick me an email for more details: shellbellz@windowslive.com

Can't make the date? Get a few friends together and I will bring the techniques to you!

Enjoy your Sunday... Boo hoo no Grey's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Details on my kits and pdf's for my cool wallet will be tomorrow!!!!!

Introducing... and a sneak peak!

2009-07-26T20:50:00.000+12:00

Ok, so here's another tease on my cool little card holder thingy I made... Well it's not going to be called a cool little card holder thingy, but the Fold-out Wallet Card Keeper... What a mouth full...

It uses the new set from the upcoming mini Great Friend and Also Walk in the Park DSP!!!! Love, love, love that paper!

After playing with this today I decided to tweak what I was going to offer, so you'll have to wait till the 1st.

But don't worry, I'll have Dunedin Classes, Kits and even just a pdf if the people want!!!!

Have a great Sunday!

P.S Sooooooooooooo sorry for the blah photos!!!!! Stupid camera is broken!!!!

Check me out! - Next months Project

2009-07-12T10:01:00.000+12:00

So this has been whats been keeping me AWAKE ALL WEEK! I'm all about making pretty cards, but also having pretty storage for those pretty cards... This is just a quick post to just show it off, and also because I need your help... I NEED A NAME!!! Well I don't, I have many... Your suggestions will be gratefully welcomed, and if I decide to go with one someone suggests I'll put a little somethin somethin for you in the post!

As always this class is available as a sit down class here in Dunedin, or as kit for those out of towners, and just as a head's up, when I have a name sorted out I have a little product bundle to offer everyone too!

Thanks for stopping by!

The Stampin' Up Thief

2009-07-05T11:05:00.000+12:00

I thought it was about time to re-introduce the once little Asha. A lovely little kitten who is now 6 months old who is truely deserving of her nickname, which can't be said on the blog, but its a two worded nickname first word starts with L the second with a B, I'm sure you can fill in the dots...

Anyway, for quite some time my partner has been telling me he has seen her carrying off my RE-INKERS and my WHEEL STAMPS, and I thought surely not... but yes it is true... I busted her in my little craft cupboard that holds all my little stuff yesterday! And I wake up to find my RIBBON all over the floor, cards destroyed and yesterday I spent the night chasing her around the house coz she had my SPONGES in her mouth...

But who can punish such a cute kitty?

Sweet Sunday #24

2009-06-28T19:35:00.000+12:00

Well I'm still on my roll, so here goes another challenge, I used Rose red, Pretty in Pink, Rose red DSP from last year and ALWAYS!!!!!! Yes, it's still one of my fav's and I havent used it in... FOREVER!!! Also threw in some En Francois' and Sanded stamps to boot...

Once again, stupid photo, I hope the postman comes with my CAMERA SOON!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

My first CASE, Fifth Ave Floral Tri-fold

2009-06-27T23:14:00.000+12:00

I saw this card on Splitcoast AGES ago, and was like I love it, I must make it. SO, I did. Applogises to the talented lady who did the orginal, but I can't remember where on splitcoast I found it... The photo blows too, thats what happens when you take photos with your phone! But hey, my camera should be arriving in my last box of stuff from Wellington soon! Yay! Anyway, I used Urban O DSP, Going Grey c/s, Watercolour paper Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss re-inkers and Stazon Black and dimensionals and crimper... AND this is only like the third time I have watercoloured so I have to say I'm very proud....

If anyone out there know's how to get over the effects of Pleurisy let me know coz its like 7 weeks of feeling blah and I'm soooooooo totally over it!

Right now it's 1117pm and I'm off to bed, Nite nite!

Sweet Sunday #23

2009-06-21T21:11:00.000+12:00

Now don't all die of shock, Shelley has been a busy girl this weekend! So it seems I appear to be on a roll with challenges this week, so the latest Card is for this weeks Sweet Sunday! I used Sweet Stems stamp set and Tea Party paper with the inks that co ordinate with it! Aren't I a clever girl, all this while watching Grey's!

Check out the other entries here http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2009/06/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-23.html

Now off to watch more Grey's!

Trendy Trees and Stationery Compendium Classes

2009-06-21T17:09:00.000+12:00

My classes are this Thursday and Saturday and I still have places left, so if you live in Dunedin and want to come along, email me on shellbellz@windowslive.com or gimme a call on 453 1004...

Enjoy your Sunday!

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #9 Take 2!!!

2009-06-21T14:53:00.000+12:00

Man, am I on a roll or what!

My first card I'll give my mum I think! She's having surgery on tuesday so I think she'll apreciate it...

Now the next one, my work mate Susan is having her birthday on Tuesday so I thought I'd give it to her... These are my colours and I love the funky level 1 stamp set!

I used Certainly Celery, Royal Rose and Rich Regal, and White ribbon and the vintage brads and the jumbo eyelets... oh and en' francis block stamp, love it~

Enjoy!

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge # 9

2009-06-20T21:42:00.000+12:00

This is the sketch... and this is what I came up with!

So this is my first go at a Inkspirations Sketch Challenge and I'm sooooo not a rooster girl, but I just had to give it a go and think "outside" what I'm used to. I'm very happy with how it turned out!

Recipe: Sahara Sand c/s and ink, Basic grey c/s and ink, Certainly Celery c/s and ink, Sanded block stamp and Rustic Rooster level 2 hostess set. I also used vintage brands, Jumbo Pewter Eyelets and Hemp twine.. Oh and I also got my crimper out! Me love crimper!!!!

Do you like how it turned out?

Check out the other entries here

http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2009/06/19/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-9/

Snow day!

2009-06-16T09:23:00.000+12:00

So, I'm not at work today... No buses, and we had a few dramas this morning... And the news says don't go outside... So that means Snow day for me! and does that mean time for crafting? Yes it does!!! Here's the view from my house, and some of the kitten that is not so small anymore... My other cat Max is AWOL, he has never seen snow before so hopefully he is somewhere warm!

Urban Oasis Stationery Comendium

2009-06-02T19:43:00.000+12:00

Check this little puppy out! This is my take on the Stationary Compendium, Kim Richards did a kit for us demo's awhile back and I just changed it up a bit... a couple of cm's bigger here and there and instead of a wee calender I made room for C6 Stampin' Up! Envelopes. Now if you're in Dunedin, and you are going "Wow I gota make me one of those!"
Contact me for the details... shellbellz@windowslive.com

This is my new favourite colours scheme, Black Urban Oasis DSP and Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon, YUM YUM!

Trendy trees Wallet....

2009-06-01T21:44:00.000+12:00

This is for my "stamp set Spotlight" class for the month of June
Come to a class and you get to make this cute little card wallet and some cards to go in it... If you pre-order or purchase "Trendy Trees" I'll give you a discount off the class price.

For more details about the Trendy Tree Spotlight class or any other classes email me on shellbellz@windowslive.com

If my class timetable doesn't suit you, don't worry... I can come to you!

I found the instructions on an american site and had to "re-do" it so it would hold nz size C6 envelopes... anyone who knows me knows I have to change it because what good is a card holder if you can't fit stampin' up size envelopes in it!

These aren't my normal colours but I'm really happy with how it came out!

Recipe: Windsor Knot DSP, Old Olive C/s and ink, So Saffron Cardstock, Sage Shadow Cardstock and I also used my newest favouritest tools, the Eyelit Edge punch and crimper

Always...

2009-05-12T20:09:00.000+12:00

Before I give my little rant on my card, I'd first like to give a small rant... about SNOW.
Snow, pretty from a distance, not so pretty when you run out of fire wood and have moved from the Sunny, and Tropical Bay of Islands to Dunedin, down in the deep south and am still getting used to the COLD! Even the farmers I have been speaking with for my job were like, its too early for this (DOT DOT DOT) Anyway, while I wasn't walking around outside when it was snowing and depending on who you talk to it may have just been a heavy frost.... I still frooze my behind off... But then when I get into the air conditioned bus and I actually see the snow on the hills, I was like Wowwwwwwwwwwww Snow everyone who got on the bus would have been like who is this freak girl. End rant.

So anyone who comes visiting on my blog can pretty much guess 'Always' is my favourite... This card is only of the cards I had on display at the fundraiser I went to a week or so ago...

I just Not Quite Navy ink and c/s and Baja Breeze ink and paper and the linen thread and the Jumbo eyelits.... and deminsionals, not that you can tell from the photo though!

Bird on a branch take 2!

2009-05-03T09:16:00.000+12:00

So this is the second lovely project I had on my stand at the fundraiser using the new Bird on a branch.... I tell you I really wasn't feeling this stamp set, but turns out it is super lovely! This project idea comes from Julie over at Paper Pleasing, and its a lovely idea, not only to fill with cards but anything, 'chocolate' was one of the most popular suggestions from friday night!

I used Vanilla and Not quite Navy c/s, the new Bella blue DSP, half round pearls from my pretties kit and Very Vanilla ribbon, oh and some brads out of the vintage pack... This project also uses the word window punch!

Now don't forget ladies from Dunedin, I am available to do workshops in your home, and I now have a table so can now do classes from my home! Contact me if you would like to know more!!

Back from Outer Space and Bird on a branch take 1

2009-05-03T09:05:00.000+12:00

Yes, I am alive... I have just been AWOL for awhile, first with illness, then with adjusting to new job, then preparation for the local kindy fundraiser to which I had a stand. Hi Ladies!!!!!!

Take 1 is one of my favourite techniques I have done in awhile, I have always wanted to try it but it wasn't until the lovely Diane Bell-Robertson demo'd it at Reginals I thought yes I must go try that, so the very next day, out came Bird on a branch and this is what the result was!

I used Rose red, Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze inks and I really like how it turned out.

Sweet Sunday!!!

2009-03-22T20:28:00.000+13:00

This is my first attempt at a Sweet Sunday sketch! But I'm happy with how it turned out, except my ribbon is a tad not straight!!!! I was on a mission to finish this card quick so I could hurry off to watch Greys!!!! Oh and Im overseeing Rice Pudding!!!!

And check it out!! I was first to post it to the site too!! Thats gota be a first!!

It uses the brand new Echo's of Kindess level 2 hostess set from the new catalogue and the retiring Brocade Basics DSP and Old Olive ribbon and ink....

Head over to http://kgiron.blogspot.com/ to see more entries!!

Its a really shocking photo which I'm totally sorry for!!! Bad light, in hurry... missing Greys!!!!

ART SHARE / BLOG CANDY

2009-03-17T19:58:00.000+13:00

I found this idea on Stevie's blog while blog hopping. I think it is a fantastic way to share our art!
The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice! For you. Could be a card I really am pleased with, an altered object or something else all together! My choice! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be made with you in mind so you won't get something I already made unless I think it suits you to a T.
3. It'll be done sometime this year (I will want to get it done in the next month or so).
4. You have no clue what it's going to be.
5. The catch? Oh, the catch is you must offer this blog candy on your blog!

Re-post this on your blog, offer something you make - your choice - to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog (then come here and post).
Add my name to the #1 slot on your card- I am your first participant.

When you create your give away, you will become the first participant on the new list for the people who participate with you.

The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment here telling me they did (I will go to your blog to check that you have this posted) win a handmade gift by me. Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

SO ...................who will be the first 5 people????

1. Stevie http://createwithstevie.blogspot.com/
2. Cheri http://thepaperfreak.blogspot.com/
3. Shell http://akstamping.blogspot.com/
4. Kelly http://kelleast.blogspot.com/
5.

Always Milk Carton with Carrier

2009-03-15T18:46:00.000+13:00

(Had to edit my first post, realised I had called it a milk bottle carrier and not a milk carton!)

Check this out! I had so much fun making this, that I think I'll have to make some more! The orginal idea came from Becky @ Inking Idaho...

I used the Always stamp set with Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink and Very Vanilla...

I've had a mish of a weekend, but all the unpacking is done and I finally have my desk and my craft stuff set up! I might even post some photos while its TIDY!!!!!

I'm in this weird kinda limbo right now... WANT THE NEW CATALOGUE!!! GIMME GIMME!!!

April 1st can not come too soon!!!!

Mojo Monday #77

2009-03-14T18:35:00.001+13:00

Well my first week of work was awesome, once we got past the whole two Shelley's on the phones, both spelt differently and the fact theres a Sally Stewart as well... Can we cope? Within the first day Oh, yes I was just speaking with you! - no you werent! hahahaha...

ANYWAY!!!!

Mojo Monday #77, better late then never!!!!

I used Rose Red DSP, and Rose Red and Regal Rose and Whisper White Cardstock, and I used a stamp from my almost favourite set of all time "Always" I really hope its in the new Catalogue!

The new addition to the family

2009-03-10T19:27:00.000+13:00

This little cutie pie is Asha, we picked her up today! so cute, her and max, well, give it time!!!
On top of getting a 9 week kitten all my stuff from wellington arrived this morning, so i am busy busy!

CD Holder

2009-03-08T11:56:00.000+13:00

So I'm creating like a mad woman at the moment and I'm using up all my DSP's to make room for the new ones coming out on April 1st.

This CD holder uses In Colour Purely Pomergrante Textured cardstock, Purely Pomergrante Satin ribbon (gone) and Holiday Harmony DSP (gone)...

The CD holders are easy peesy to make, decorating is the hard part! What to choose, what to choose!

I can't tie bows very well, so i faked it! hehe...

I'm going to give this as a gift for my mum when she comes down in April, the CD's going to have loads of photos of her favourite child, hehe, jokes!

My 1st Kwerner Challenge and Mojo Monday in one!!!

2009-03-05T12:38:00.000+13:00

I have been wanting to do a Kwerner Colour challenge for awhile but am always lacking in the right colours, until now! and I thought why not combine it with the Mojo Monday 74# challenge! So thats what I did and this is the result!

I even tried watercolouring, just dont look TOOO close!

Recipe: Embrace Life stamp set, colours Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip!

Oh and White Organsa ribbon!

Fall Flowers File Box!

2009-03-05T10:56:00.000+13:00

When I was surfing spiltcoast as I do if found this idea - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1260265 I just had to try it and I like it I like it alot!, Me also things it would make an excellent storage idea for adhesives and stuff!

I've decided to do this as a class next month, once the new DSP's are out! Give me an email if you're in the Dunedin area, or ask me about the Class by Mail options!!!!!

Sheeeeeeeee's baaaaccccccccccck!

2009-03-01T11:32:00.000+13:00

Firstly thanks for all the well wishes on my blog for the move. What a crazy week.

Well the move went smoothly, no broken bones, no pulled muscles or concussion, those who know me will be going WOW, really???? Yes Shelley moved and everything happened exactly how it should of, like I was meant to move a few weeks ago and the mover just didnt turn up! So I'm now a resident of Stanley Street in Kenmure, Dunedin. My partner and I have a two bedroom NO FLATMATES!! So really, my new life started last weekend! YAY! and YAY again because I start my new job next week. Yay again because my wellington belongings will be here mind week! yay, i miss my mirror and my clothes, a girl living out of a drawer for three months is just not cool! Oh and I get my printer and scanner back too yay!

Anyway I am busy knitting at the mo, because summer has left the building here in Dunedin and I need warm clothes... I'm a cabling pro now, only have the hood and the front to go, and maybe 4 inches on the back. I might actually finish a jersey!! yay me!

Later today I'll add the links to the retiring list, this is my first catalogue go bye bye and I'm crying all ready, I've been up since 630 this morning reading through it... Like half my stamp stash, actually 3/4s of my stamps are going! Oh well, new toys!! woohhooo!

Shelley Go Bye-bye

2009-02-20T18:59:00.000+13:00

I'm moving this weekend so will be without internet for abit! Apparently I'll be without for 5 to 10 days! OMG how will I cope!
but...

I'LL BE BACK!