Melissa Gifford - Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

New Studio space, New classes and an Open Day!

As you might have seen on my facebook page, I have been busy creating a brand new studio space! I am so excited as this has been such a long time in the making - trying to source a space that was cost effective, close to home and had everything I wanted. And finally I found it!

Here is the before photo after the internal walls had come down.

And the after photos!

So much nicer!

I am co-renting a space in Willetton, walking distance from home. My business partner is a talented painter who teaches kids classes. Check out her facebook page Shannan Whitby Art https://www.facebook.com/ShannanWhitbyArt/

Upstairs from my studio is a super talented artist Jana Vodesil-Baruffi who teaches adult painting classes. https://www.facebook.com/janavodesil.

So I am good company!

Now that I have a new space complete with less internal walls, new floors and new paint I can recommence card classes again. At this stage I am offering classes every second week on Tuesday mornings 10am-12pm (starting 3rd September) and Friday nights 7pm-9pm as well as a monthly Sunday class 1pm-4pm. RSVPs are essential as I need to prepare enough kits for everyone. I am happy to add more dates if the demand is there. My class dates are listed on my facebook page ttps://www.facebook.com/stampinupmelissagifford/

I am having an opening party to coincide with the new Holiday catalogue launch on September 8th.

RSVPs are essential so I can prepare enough kits for everyone.

I hope to see you there!

Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop 9

Hooray - it's time for another Stampers Anonymous team blog hop!

This month we were challenged to use at least 3 of the colours below.

I surprised myself and managed to use all 5!

This was the first card I made in my new studio space. I am still shifting bits and pieces in so this challenge was ideal for me to just use inks, stamps and card stock.

I find the best way to create with these challenges is to just sit down with whisper white cardstock, the 5 colours and then pick one stamp set and just play until I like the result!

I wanted to ink up a new stamp set - Beautiful Friendship. And here is the card I ended up with.

Make sure you click though to see all the other amazing creation. Next up is Kristy

And here is the full list.

1. Nikki

Product List

Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149252]

$38.00

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

[147142]

$13.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$13.00

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$13.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$13.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$13.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$17.00

Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock

[121695]

$15.25

Basic Gray A4 Card Stock

[121689]

$15.25

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

$31.00

Mosaic Mood

This card was a sample I made for my catalogue kick off party a few weeks ago. I cut the hummingbird, flower and leaf from the Mosaic Mood designer series paper. This has a lovely glossy embossed feel to it on one side - just like real tiles. It's really lovely and one I can't stop patting!!

My big tip for 'fussy' cutting is to use good quality, sharp scissors like the Stampin' Up! paper snips - they really are that good and it makes a big difference.

Product List

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper

[149478]

$25.00

Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride

[131287]

$15.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$17.00

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150086]

$13.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$61.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$50.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$17.00

Take Life by the Reins

This could be my new mantra! Take life by the reins. I love this horse - he looks so happy and free!

I saw the idea for this in Pinterest. I knew I wanted a crumb cake base to this card and with the addition of the corrugated soft suede it looks rustic which was the look I was aiming for!

The horse is coloured with crumb cake blends and a touch of old olive for the grass.

I tried tying a bow with the braided linen trim but then thought the knot looked more rustic so I went with that. It had nothing *cough, cough* to do with the fact I couldn't get the bow to sit straight at all! - #needbowtyinglessons

Product List

Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set

[148765]

$42.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

$15.25

Soft Suede A4 Card Stock

[119982]

$15.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$10.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$13.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$61.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$50.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$15.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$15.50

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$12.25

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148026]

$17.00

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Time to cash in your bonus day vouchers!

Now that you have earned those bonus day vouchers it is time to treat yourself! These vouchers are only valid for the month of August so LETS GO SHOPPING!

Below is a guide to show you how to redeem your codes.

Catalogue Kick Off Party

Very much belated but I have finally found some time to sit down and write a post about my Catalogue Kick Off Party held a few weeks ago!

These are always a lot of fun - seeing the excitement over new products and samples, making a card or two, eating yummy snacks and chatting.

The make and take table

The raffle prize - the Bird Ballad Laser cut cards and tin

Some of the yummy food

The Bird Ballad Suite

Follow Your Art Suite

Magnolia Lane Suite

New stamps sets, catalogues and the raffle entry forms.

Just some of my retired goodies for sale.

I am hoping to have another open day in September for the Holiday Catalogue so if you are local to me keep an eye out for the dates, I would love to see you again!

It's August already - and that means it is giveaway time!

It's August already! And that means giveaway time!

Yes August is my birthday month where YOU get the presents!! This annual event is always lots of fun and I love to share my love of gift giving.

This year not only do you have the opportunity to go into the draw to win a gift from me but you can also use your bonus day vouchers to get even more presents - WOW!

This year I have chosen an aptly named stamp set - Everything Amazing!

For all orders over $60 placed through my online store in August will go into the draw to win this stamp set! Make sure you use the August hostess code - EJNSR9JP

SHOP ONLINE HERE

***Please note this offer is only valid though me - Melissa Gifford NOT Stampin' Up!

***Prize will be drawn 31st August and mailed to the winner early September.

Product List