KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME IS COMING SOON!!!

April 22nd  (Rsvp and payment required no later than by April 20th)

Half day = 9:00 - noon ($20)
Full day = 9:00 am - 3:00pm ($35)

Book your kids in for a half or full day of creative fun on one or both days during the holidays! Each day will have different projects, so there is a ton of fun projects for them to create.

This is what we made at the January 14^th Kids Holiday Programme:

Call me now to make sure your “Kreative Kid” gets in.  You can get me on (06) 753-5337.

Keep on stampin’

LAST WEEK’S HOLIDAY PROGRAMME WAS AWESOME!!

I had lots of great kids over last Friday for the first of the 2 day-long holiday programmes that I am offering these holidays.  Here are the projects that they made during the day.  The kids had a blast and I had sore feet at the end of the day, but it was a fun day and everyone got to make 8 great projects.

NEXT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME COMING UP NEXT WEEK!!

I have another day-long class on January 28th, so if your 9-13 year old would like to come and join me, make sure you ring me asap on (06) 753-5337 to book them in.  We’ll be doing different projects on the 28th!!

It’s $35 for the full day (9-3pm) or $20 for the morning (9-12). 

A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME THIS WAS YOUR BAG …

I’ve been running Craft Classes for our local intermediate school students, and this is one of the projects that we will be doing on their Big Day Out.  I think the kids will love to have a personalised bag tag with that cute little owl on it!

 

KIDS HOLIDAY CRAFT PROGRAMME COMING UP!!

If you have kids aged 9-13 you will want to sign them up for the Kids Holiday Programme that I am running over the Christmas holidays.  I know you don’t want to hear “I’m bored Mum”, so this is the answer to your problem!!

You have a couple of date choices, and you can sign you kids up for half days or full days on one or both of these days:
January 14 and / or January 28th
Half day is 9:00 – noon ($20)
Full day is 9:00am – 3:00pm ($35)

Each day will have different projects, so sign your kids up for both days and they’ll create a heap of fun projects!  Everything from cards to 3D boxes and bags …

This personalised notebooks is one of the projects that the kids all made at the last kid’s holiday programme:

If you have questions, please drop me a line at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com or call me on (06) 753-5337.

KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMING YOUR WAY THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!

Friday, July 9th or Thursday, July 15th
For 7 – 13 year olds
Half day – 9:00am – noon ($20)
Full day is 9:00am – 3:00pm ($35) - Bring a drink (and your lunch if you are staying all day), I’ll provide morning tea snack

You’ve been asking for it, so this school holiday you’ve got it!  2 days of super creating fun just for the kids! 

Why should the adults have all the fun?  Drop your kids off for a half or full day of fun!  We’ll be making a variety of fun projects from cards to all sorts of fun 3D items!! 



One of the projects we will be making is this super cute little lamb box, we’re going to be making a “Fox Box”, and all sorts of cards and fun items (we love punch art, so you know we’ll be doing some of that!)  Allow your children to wow you with their natural creativity!

There are only 10 spots available, so make sure you book your child in early to ensure you get a spot!  Spots will be confirmed once payment is received.

DON’T FORGET …

For those of you who are part of our Stamp Club, we have Stamp Club tomorrow evening (Monday at 6:30pm and this Thursday at 9:30am and Thursday night at 6:30pm).  
UPCOMING CLASSES:
I also have the following classes coming up in the next few weeks, so make sure you are enrolled so you don’t miss all the fun and get to learn lots of great new things!! 
PUNCH ART CARDS
Thursday, March 18th  at 7:00pm
$12
If you can’t make this class in person but would still like to participate, you can still sign up for it and I’ll mail all the pieces to you to create the cards along with the list of what punches we used for everything so you can create them for yourself at home!  Cost is $14 including postage.


You will create 3 different cards made with Stampin’ Up! punches!  The lion pictured here is one of the cards that we did in our February class.  You’ll be doing something different this month … 

Open up your imagination to do more things with your punches than you dreamed possible!!

WINTER/FALL MINI CATALOGUE LAUNCH Saturday, March 27th - 3:00 – 4:30pm
Come and check out some of the products from the  mini catalogue that starts April 1st. You're going to LOVE it!  Numbers are limited, so be in quick to get a spot!

I am adding a monthly stamp-a-stack to my class list starting April.  You can create 9 cards (3 of 3 different designs) for just $20 including envelopes.  You can check out my calendar HERE for all the details.

STAMP CAMP COMING - APRIL 25TH!!

For all of you who said how much you LOVED the Stamp Camp in February (or for those of you who are bummed that you didn't get to our camp in February), we have another one coming your way in a month!!

For some reason the details have dropped off my blog where I know I had put them about 2 weeks ago, but here are the details for our brand new one day Stamp Camp.

Date : Saturday 25th April
Time : Come at 9.45am for coffee, and we will start at 10.00am, finishing at approximately 4.00pm
Cost : $50 per person

We will be having another 3 fabulous projects, plus giveaways, demonstrations & spot prizes, and of course, you can get to play with some of the new products from the brand new catalogue, released on April 1st!

If you register by 5th April then you will receive a free pack of cardstock! Phone or email me if you would like more details, but whatever you do - don't miss out this time!!

Have a wonderful night!

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME ...

I have used Stipple Rose in 2 different ways on this card - I embossed the rose onto the background of the card, and then I also stamped it in Staz-On on the front panel of the card and watercoloured it. 

This is one of the cards that I did with Debbie's "Class on the Go" on Tuesday night.  If you love making cards and would like to have a girls night out at your place with a totally hands-on card-making class at your house, then this is for you!  Invite a few friends over and tell them that for just $10, they will get to make 3 cards they take home with them at the end of the night.   Lots of fun, and 3 great cards for everyone to take home at the end of the evening as well. 

As the hostess, it's totally up to you what we do.  You could choose to base the whole night around 1 set of stamps (do 3 cards with the same set to show you lots of variety with your favourite set), or you could choose to do 3 birthday cards, or 3 kids cards ... the choices are unlimited! 

Call me on (06) 753-5337 to schedule your Class on the Go.

Sharlene

Stamps:  Stipple Rose, Occasional Greetings, French Script (I know it's retired, but I don't have En Francais to use ...)
Inks:  Purely Pomegranate, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Versamark, Basic Grey, Staz On
Cardstock:  Purely Pomegranate, Basic Black, Whisper White,
Accessories:  3/4" circle punch, word punch, white grosgrain ribbon, white EP, Aqua pen, Dimensionals

STAMP CAMP PEEK ...

It's already February 4th, and you know what that means ... just ten more days until our day Stamp Camp!! I have seen the other projects that we are making, and trust me, you are going to LOVE this camp!!

This is a little peek at the 3 projects that you will be creating on the day ... it's going to be an awesome day with these incredible projects!!!

If you haven't yet registered, it's not to late. Phone me on (06) 753-5337 and I'll give you the details, but you'll need to do it by this weekend as we are running out of time real fast.

If you have registered for Stamp Camp already, then you'll be getting an email in the next day or two confirming times, location, what to bring etc.

$2 CARDS FOR JANUARY

Well, we have just finished the 2nd $2 cards for January. It didn't feel like the last Sunday of the month, but believe it or not, next Sunday is February!!! Where is the year going??

Don't forget to put next month's $2 cards in your calendar right now so you don't miss out again. The next $2 cards will be Sunday, February 22nd (anytime between 1 - 6pm), and/or again on Monday 23rd (anytime between 6:30 - 9:30pm). Anyone is welcome - beginner or advanced stampers alike!! is Check out full details by clicking on the calendar in the side column to the right.

Anyway, I thought I would share a couple of the cards that we made at $2 cards yesterday and today ...

Stamps: Embrace Life
Cardstock: Ruby Red, Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Whisper White, Afternoon Tea DP
Extras: Three for You flower punch, Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds for the centres of the flowers

Stamps: For Father, Sincere Salutations, Sanded background
Cardstock: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Rose Red
Extras: Watercolour crayons, Long Scallop Punch

ONE-DAY STAMP CAMP NEXT MONTH!!

Just a reminder, you need to get your payment to me by January 20th to save yourself $10, so don't forget. Just in case you have been so busy with all the Christmas excitement that you have forgotten, here are the details of the one day Stamp Camp being held next month!

We are holding a full-on one day Stamp Camp in New Plymouth on Saturday 14th February from 10am to 4pm.

During the day you will do 3 classes making some amazing projects and have loads of fun meeting lots of crafty-minded people just like you!

Sound like fun? You bet it will be!!

Cost: $50 per person early bird price if paid by 20th January
$60 per person if paid after January 20th

We will provide:

• 3 classes of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours per class.
  (There will be 4 classes to choose from, but first people registered get to have first choice at workshops, so book early!)
• Morning and afternoon tea
• All supplies for the day
• Spot Prizes
• Discounts on all orders placed on the day
• FREE Sale-A-Bration Sets for all orders over $120.00
• FREE stamp set of your choice valued at up to $94 if you purchase the Demonstrator Starter Kit on the day.
• LOTS of fun!

Bring Your Own: Scissors, Scorer, Lunch

Phone me on (06) 753-5337 or e-mail me on stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com to book your space, and get ready for a whole day of fun and creativity!

WORLD CARD-MAKING WEEK - HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR STARSHIP

For those of you who don't know, October 4-11th is International Card Making Week.  A team of us New Plymouth demonstrators are all getting together to do a big open-home session where you can come and have the opportunity to make as many cards as you wish (you will have 10 different cards to choose from).  Each card will be $3, with $1 from each card going to Starship, so come and have a good time and support a great cause at the same time!

WHEN:     Saturday 11^th October 08

TIME:        Drop in any time from 11am until 3pm

WHERE:    New Plymouth Bible Chapel, Vivian Street, NP

COST:        $3 per Card (with $1 from each card being donated to Starship)

Coffee, Tea and light snacks will be provided

Prizes of Stampin’ Up! product will be drawn on the day.

$1 FROM EVERY CARD MADE WILL BE DONATED TO STARSHIP.

Register by Friday 10^th October to go in a draw for free Stampin’ Up! product.

As part of World Card Making Day, Stampin’ Up! are offering 20% off their fabulous Simply Sent Kits. Order a kit between October 4th and 11th and you will get a whole 20% off the price!  That's an awesome deal!!

Contact me for more details or to register.

Sharlene Torres
Phone: (06) 753-5337
E-mail: stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com

SCRAPPIN' FOOL ...

If you have wondered why I have been so quiet lately, it's because I've been preparing for the "Year in a Day" scrapbook class that we are doing in November! I haven't sat down and scrapped for ages, so it was a lot of fun to be able to sit and play again. Now I just have to get scrapping my own photos instead of for classes ...

Anyway, I thought I would share a couple of the pages I have come up with over the past week or so. These are just 2 of the 12 double-page spreads that you will be creating at our "Year in a Day" scrapbook class.

If you would like to scrapbook but either don't have the time, or don't know where to start, then this class is for you.

You will make a 2-page spread for each month and go home with a completed album ready for you to just stick your photos in and it's done! How about that - a whole scrapbook completed in just 1 day?

Date: 15th November, 2008
Time: To be advised
Cost: $45 for first set of pages, $40 each for second set (cost includes everything to create the pages, it does not include an album. Albums can be purchased prior to class through me if you wish)
Location: To be advised

You will complete 25 6" x 6" pages, enough to fill a complete album in one day! During the day you will complete a title page, and a double-page spread for each month from January to December. Then all you will have to do is stick your photos in when you get home or wrap it to give as a gift. It's so super easy you will wonder why you haven't done this before!

E-mail me at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com, or call me on (06) 753-5337 to secure your spot.

JUST A COUPLE OF CARDS ...

Thought I would share a couple of the cards that we made at $2 cards this weekend.

Nursery Necessities Always

As always, we had a great time making cards, chatting, and eating Harry's homemade chocolate chip cookies!! Come and join us next month (September 28th or 29th) for $2 cards where we will be making 5 more cards. Check out the class calendar for more details.

Remember: right now you can get the Nursery Necessities jumbo wheel for free when you order the stamp set before September 31st.

JULY 2008 CLASS DETAILS

Only 8 more days of work and I will be Stampin' Up full time!! If you have something that you would like to see a class on, drop me a line and let me know ...

Right now, this is what is happening in July:

STAMP CLUB TEASER
July 15th 9:30am at my house
Cost: Nothing - come as a guest this time!!

We need a minimum of 6 people to start a day-time stamp club, so if you are interested, make sure you let me know you are coming and then drop by this "teaser" session to see how much you will love belonging to a Stamp Club ...

Rsvps are required so that I can cut for everyone coming

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 26th 4:00pm - 147 Seaview Road, NP
Cost: $30

Come and make 12 Christmas cards and some Christmas gift tags while you have a glass of Christmas cheer and nibbles ...

CHRISTMAS IN JULY (repeated)
Saturday, July 26th 4:00pm - 147 Seaview Road, NP
Cost: $30

See above for details

STAMP CLUB
June 26th 6:30pm at my house

$2 CARDS
Sunday, July 27th any time from 1 - 6pm
Monday, July 28th any time from 6:30 - 9:30pm

I will design, cut, and prepare 5-6 different styles of cards. You just turn up any time during the above hours and make as many (or as few) of each design as you wish for a flat $2 per card with matching envelope.

WHOLE TEAM / DOWNLINE MEETING (for everyone in my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th level!!)
Monday, July 21st - 6:45pm at Megan's Honey House

We will be doing a 3D hands-on item, so please let me know if you are attending so I can prep for you.

If you would like to know more about joining my team, then drop me an e-mail or call me on (06) 753-5337 and I would love to have a chat to you.

RETREAT WEEKEND 2008!!

If you are looking for a relaxing weekend by the sea, then this is NOT for you!

I have booked a great house out at Oakura for the weekend of May 16-18th and while we are by the ocean, it's not going to be a relaxing weekend - we've got too much to do! If you are looking for a weekend full of scrapping and stamping with lots of fun and laughter thrown in for good measure, then you're in the right place!

This is the weekend following Mother's Day, so when your kids or husband ask what you want for Mother's Day now you will know what to tell them!

5pm May 16 to May 18, 2008

Total cost: $180
(includes all food and accommodation for the entire weekend

and a gift bag with $100 worth of Stampin' Up! products!!)

- Make and takes using products out of the brand new 2008-09 catalogue.

- Learn lots of new ideas and tips to take your stamping and scrapping up a notch

- Fun and games (I feel the need to break out the Bunco, so be prepared!!)

- I will bring loads of my stamps, inks, tools for you to play anc create with during our stampin' free time (there will be heaps of table space, so we can set up and leave it out without kids getting into it - dreamy!!)

SCRAPBOOK OPTION:

If you would like to complete a scrapbook during the weekend, let me know. This will be an additional cost of $60 which includes a 6 x 6 Linen Album and a pack of double-sided Designer Paper of your choice. I will provide the regular cardstock for each album. Make sure to let me know if you want to add this option to your weekend so we can be prepared for you. We will put the whole album together over the weekend and you will just have to take it home and put your pictures in place (or bring them with you and do it there!)

There are only 8 spots, so make sure you are in fast to secure your place in the fun. $50 deposit will be required no later than April 28th, with the remainder due by May 12th.

English Tea This Saturday ...

Lots of you have mentioned that you saw our ad in the Midweek last week, but we still have seats left for our English Afternoon Tea this Saturday.

If you haven't already booked and paid for the afternoon of tea and stamping, then you need to do it now so that you don't miss out. I need your $15 to confirm your spot and there are lots of people who have said they wanted to come but haven't dropped their money to me yet, so don't forget to do it in the next day or two so that we know you are coming and can prepare for you.

We have already planned the cute make-and-takes that you will be creating this Saturday to take home with you, and are excited to show you lots of the fabulous new things that we have available for you in the new catalogue. There will be lots there for you to try and see, so come and join us to see what's going on in the world of Stampin' Up!

You will have to be there to win any of the door prizes and give aways, so come and join us for a fun afternoon of stamping and food - the best things in life combined!!

Call me if you need details or have any questions on 753-5337 in the evenings or e-mail me on torresfamily8@hotmail.com and I will get back to you asap.

$2 CARDS YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW ...

We had $2 cards at my home yesterday afternoon and will be repeating the same cards again tomorrow evening from 6:30pm until finished ... (depends how much we laugh and talk as to when we finish!)

I had a last opportunity to play with some of my favourite retiring sets. If you love the look of Roses in Winter or Stem Silhouettes, make sure you drop me an e-mail to order you one today as by tomorrow it will be too late! These are 3 of the 5 cards we did.

ROSES IN WINTER is one of my all-time favourite floral sets. It's just beautiful and SO easy to use. It's the easiest 2-step set we have had as far as I'm concerned - you just can't go wrong with it! Aim and stamp and you are guaranteed a fabulous flower.

STEM SILHOUETTES: This was the very first card that I did with Stem Silhouettes and one of the simplest I have done, but I really like the simplicity, so we pulled it out again to use again before it retires tonight ...

BUGS & KISSES: One of my customers wanted a kid's birthday card, so this was a simple one that we did yesterday. Lots of colour and bugs - what kid wouldn't love to get this card? It has the "Sending Worm Wishes on your Bug Day" stamp inside as well.

LOVELY AS A TREE CLASS THIS FRIDAY!

There are just 4 spaces left for this class, so let me know asap if you would like to come and join us.

LOVELY AS A TREE TAKE-TEN
Friday, March 14th
6:30 - 9:30pm
Cost: $25 (or $30 long distance, includes postage)

Purchase "Lovely As A Tree" in the month prior to class or order during class (or another set of the same value) and you can take $15 off the cost of this class! This is such an incredible set for every occasion! If you are looking for lots of new ideas to use for this set, then you will love this class! I will prepare 10 different cards with coordinating envelopes, all made with this set. Everything from Masculine to Christmas and all sorts in between!!

If you don't already have this set you can order it on the day at a 15% discount.

LONG-DISTANCE: I will be offering this class to out-of-towners or those locals who can't make it. You can buy a pack with all the cards and pictures and instructions so you can create them yourself at home. If you would like to purchase a pack or two, please let me know no later than March 13th so I can cut for you as well.

ADVANCED TECHNIQUE CLASS COMING NEXT WEEKEND!!

Just a reminder, if you haven't checked out the class list lately. I am doing an advanced technique class next Saturday (March 8th). There are still lots of spaces available, so contact me asap so that I can include you and prepare according.

We will be doing 10 more advanced techniques for a total cost of $25. You will do samples of each technique and I will provide the printed instructions so that you can update your binder from the technique class. If you didn't attend the basic technique class, don't worry, you can still come and join us.

Let me know if you have any questons ...

More Natural Beauty Cards

In case you didn't get to make it yesterday to our NATURAL BEAUTY TAKE-10 CLASS, here are a couple more of the cards that we made during the evening.  We had a fun time (although there was too much laughter and not enough stamping at some points in time - just kidding, there should never be "too much" laughter when we are in our stampin happy place!). 

 

Everyone managed to get all 10 cards made and we even had a chance to take a break and have a piece of carrot cake that I made myself - without any help from my hubby who does all the cooking in the house!  Aren't you impressed??

 

 

I even surprised myself by stepping out of my comfort colours (anyone who knows me knows that I naturally gravitate towards the Rich Regals and Earth Elements!!) and creating a few cards in Bold Brights (shock and horror!!!)

 

I will be doing a LOVELY AS A TREE TAKE-10 CLASS on March 14th, where we will create 10 different cards from the Lovely as a Tree set.  You think Natural Beauty is versatile?  Wait till you see what we can do with Lovely as a Tree!!!

 

Purchase "Lovely As A Tree" prior to or during class (or another set of the same value) and you can take $15 off the cost of this class!   Pay just $10 for ten cards - you won't get a cheaper class than that!!

 

This is an awesome way to really get jump started on thinking outside the box on how you can get the most use out of a set of stamps! 

 

$2 CARDS TOMORROW AND MONDAY!!!

Don't forget that we have $2 cards tomorrow afternoon (Sunday February 24th - anytime between 1 and 6pm), or you can come and join us on Monday 25th in the evening anytime between 6:30 and 9:30pm. 

 

Everything will be cut and prepared for you, just come, stamp, and put them together and you have hand-made cards with matching envelopes in no time at all at a flat cost of $2 per card.  It doesn't get easier than this ...