Friday 31 March 2017

Everything you need to know about SU stamps

https://youtu.be/Zb9O9SFZsjs
This is a really informative video by Debbie who is so lovely to share this with us. I know I struggled when I first became a demonstrator as I didn't have local support and had to learn on the go and by mistakes. This video would have been a godsend if it was available way back then.

Mind u I have also learned over time that SU do have how to use their products video's available to demonstrators on their web site, these I am able to share with you guys as well and often do.

So sit back and enjoy this one and learn a few tips and tricks from Debbie.

How to get more from your dies

https://youtu.be/ClKg3frWdZ8
Debbie is so talented and shares her talent with us regularly. Ths video shows how to get more from your stitched framelets.

Thursday 30 March 2017

SAB

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Baggie Watercolor Wash Technique

https://youtu.be/5oPWs5BybcY

 I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

If you see any technique or cards that you would like me to teach you please let me know.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

How to Mount Your Stampin' Up! Clearmount Stamps

https://youtu.be/GV9r_2DfIpw



 I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

Easy Watercolor Card video

https://youtu.be/s0Lh75VFbNk


Thanks again to Rose for a very informative video.


 I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

Quick Tip Tuesday: Chicken Wire "stamp"

https://youtu.be/kuHvS-2LFx4

Thanks Rose for sharing more tips.

 I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

Video tutorial on making "faux bows". Saves me so much ribbon!

https://youtu.be/VM_aEkltRvY


Learn how to make Faux Bows in this Quick Tip Tuesday Video. Make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don't miss out on any of these "quick tips"!
Thank you,  Rose for sharing your talent with us.

Rose is in the USA so remember that although she offers you to be her customer that would not be possible. I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

Stampin' Up! Baby Bear Stamp Set "It's A Boy" Card

https://youtu.be/iEDkfYpNLBQ



Stampin' Up! Baby Bear Stamp Set "It's A Boy" Card
This stamp set is such a cute set to play with. Stamped in different colours changes up the look so much that I never tire of it.

Thanks 
Linda for sharing with us.

 I would love to be your demonstrator and share these videos so we can all learn together. I am informed that I should not do this as you may want to go to another demonstrator and it would be detrimental to my business.
 I do not believe that would occur as I am your local demonstrator and by sharing and caring your creatives juices will be flowing and you may want to go to my 24/7 online store or come to one of my classes or contact me for a workshop.

rpgmillican@gmail.com
0400031235/ (07)47791342
my online store link:

In colours 2015-2017 retiring and will be no longer available

Image may contain: textthese items will be gone on the 1 st June this year as they are to be retired. If you like any of these items please click on my online shop (24/7) to purchase. They will sell out fast once they go on the retirement list.

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Sale A Bration is ending in two days folks

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Post Cyclone Debbie

Wow oh wow, what a busy few days we have had. Cyclone Debbie kept me very busy as we had my In-Laws over at our place as they are in a flood prone area. They are both in their eighties and my father-in-law needs a walker and careful watching, they also brought their dog with them and stayed for 2 nights.

Whilst I couldn't do any craft, I was able to give my Mother-in-Law a lovely rest for a couple of days as she had nothing to do. She left looking well rested and well fed, they enjoyed bacon, eggs and hash browns for breaky which they never get and freshly cooked meals. (I cook most of their meals and deliver them to their freezer each week or so). Both have health issues and I like to ensure they have healthy meals that meet these needs. '

Today was undoing all the work we did to safeguard our home in case Debbie came to Townsville as they thought she might. It is amazing what u can shift on a blanket, large cane chairs etc (have bad back so no lifting), so hubby came home to nearly all the work done. Greg put all the furniture inside by himself and it made me fell so guilty but bad bad day with pain when he had to bring it all in.

Now I am back into craft as of tomorrow, off to my usual craft day with my group. I am going to make boxes so watch this space for posts to come.

Thinking of all those affected by Debbie and glad cost to life was minimal. Things can be replace but people cannot.

Thursday 23 March 2017

How to Clean the Silicone Craft Sheet by Connie Stewart

https://youtu.be/rCveRSuLzDs

Connie's two minute tip on cleaning for u

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Black ink qiude for you

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A gift for someone

I post regularly and have a nice little following but never any comments. So I am throwing a challenge out there to you followers.

1st person to comment on one of my posts with a question, suggestion or inquiry and leave me their email address, I will contact you for postal address and u will receive a gift from me as a thank you.

Comments are always welcome and they can be both positive or negative, I am a crafter, yes, but I learn as I go, so I make mistakes and can be told or advised of my mistakes and how not to make them again. I believe we learn from each other, an issue shared can be an issue solved for us all.


A happy saying and a timely message re cyclones

No automatic alt text available.Hi guys, as someone who has been through a number of cyclones, please be aware it doesn't have to be a direct hit over Townsville to impact us. Panic buying will deplete essential stock and it can take a while for stores to replenish.
This can be impacted by road closures etc.
My advice is as follows:
Get prescriptions filled
fill your car
fill your generator if have one    
batteries for radio and torch
Candles useless when windy and dangerous but good for post-cyclone
fill bottles with water and put in freezer now to keep food cold' (power is often out for a week or more).

If we are in for a direct hit:

fill as many containers as possible as u may need water to flush toilets etc as well as drinking water
Have bbcue inside if we are to be hit.
Have plenty of pet food if u have pets
We eat out of the freezer in these times so spoilage is kept to minimum

Nappies and baby essentials (stock UP) expecially milk

Have long life milk    (small containers so you don't have to keep cold)

Clean UP your YARD

I have seen a piece of wood 6 foot lonf and 2 inches wide fly right beside me and somehow totally miss my car from a puff of strong wind the day before the cyclone hit.

Prevention is the best way for us to be safe.
Be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.
Stay safe guys and help others to do the same.



Tuesday 21 March 2017

New Catalogue

Don't forget to tick let demonstrator know so that I will get your email address sent to me by Stampin' Up! (and that is all they give me, apart from the products u have purchased so I can support u if any issues). I will then email you for ur postal address and send you a thank you gift as well as a free catalogue.

New items hot off the press "Free" with ech $90 worth of purchases from my 24/7 online store

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration_2017/Flyer_SAB3rd_demo_Mar2117_SP.pdf

And now full of flowers from the succulent bundle in the Occasion's Catalogue which ends May the 31st.






Opinions welcomed.

A new box that i made today thanks to a tutorial i found on the Splitcoaster site



I adapted this from the Splitcoasters tutorial byBetty Traciak. Betty used only DSP whereas I used 1 sheet 12x12 cardstock and 1 12x12 piece of  DSP  (designer series paper). Love love love it.


Monday 20 March 2017

nearly over "BEST TIME TO JOIN MY TEAM"

Have you ever thought about joining Stampin' Up!? It's only $169 to join and you get your choice of $235 worth of products!

Plus, sign up between now and 31 March 2017 and you'll get to choose TWO additional stamp sets. What an awesome deal!

There are no lock in dates or obligation to buy or sell products, and you can choose to let your Demonstrator ship lapse with no penalty. You even get to keep your Starter Kit at no additional cost!
If you like more information please contact me on 0400031235/ prgmillican@gmail.com.


My latest creations using succulent gardens bundle

I made the box as well, cute hey. I would love to do a class on this if anyone is interested. message me   rpgmillican@gmail.com




sorry if u have seen this already but had to watermark photo's as per Stampin' Up! conditions and I have just learnt how to do this properly. I am a slow visual learner and sometimes it takes me a bit to get it, but have to mostly teach myself so I have to be patient with me. I had a ball doing these flowers and the box is so easy to make it's not funny. I used our wood grain stamp for the box and many different colour's for the flowers. Needs some moss in and around but yet to find some, paper shredded didn't look the best so work in progress.

Sadly these are no longer available

Image may contain: textImage may contain: texteven though we have till the 31 March to get our free products from Sale A Bration with every $90 purchase from the occasions or annual catalogue it is always till sold out.  So if u are thinking of placing an order and want a "FREE" product of ur choice from what is left I wouldn't hesitate or u may be sad. I was lucky to get my customers some of the glitter paper last week before it sold out but not the tins.

Thursday 16 March 2017

Thank You

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Happy St Patrick's day

note from me to you




Believe it or not but you are a crafter and can create lovely cards and creations.

Hi guys, been a bit off this week as have a very bad back and whilst I have been learning craft from UTube and video's, I have not been in my messy craft room. However, I will be and will post my next classes as soon as I can. Thank's for your patience.

Friday 10 March 2017

Come and see me at Renegade's Handmade Market tomorrow.

Image may contain: one or more people and indoorthis is me at my stall for the Mega market last year. Come and say hi and have a grand time looking at all the talented Townsvillian's.  8-1 Marion School Currajong. Food and coffee great so make it a family outing too.

Go JT

adore this man, he definitely should be knighted.

Hello all

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Thursday 9 March 2017

Cards made at our make and take yesterday





 The above card is a Z fold Box card (thanks to Debbie and Frenchie for sharing their design). I used a cupcake stamp set and dies and the new Ballons stamp and die set for these cards. Difficult card to make but once mastered is fun fun fun. I see endless possibilities with it.
 This one is using our beautiful you stamp set in the occasions catalogue, we did a bit of water colouring with ink and our aqua painter.
For this one, we used the Avant stamp which is FREE with $90 of purchases till the end of March. We also used the dot embossing folder. Ribbon and card stock are not stampin' up! products as made by a customer.

You too could make these cards with me, all you need to do is come to a class, beginner to advanced. Cost is a mere $25 for 2-3 make and takes and you do not have to supply anything as I have it all here for you. Allow 2 hrs for a class. Cheap hey. And by the way you will get to make your own cards that I will have just cut out for you, so you do learn how to make a card and achieve a successful professional looking card and envelope. Yes, we do our own envelopes too.

New : DESIGNER TIN OF CARDS CLASS:

DESIGNER TIN OF CARDS CLASS:
MAKE:      16 CARDS in one class with my expert assistance.
ALLOW:    4 HOURS FOR FUN
WHERE:    9 NEW ENGLAND COURT DOUGLAS
WHEN:      SATURDAY      25/3/17        1pm – 5pm
                        SUNDAY           26/3/17        1pm – 5pm
                        MONDAY         27/3/17        9.30am -1.30 pm.
                        TUESDAY        28/3/17         9.30 -1.30 pm 

Light refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a small plate if you like or have special needs.
COST:         $50 for the designer tin of cards (incl P&h) which i will have waiting for you at your chosen class day.
                   $15 for class  (fee returned if order products at the class)
Optional extra : $50 for kit

EMAIL:  rpgmillican@gmail.com    
 (I will give my bank details to you for payment, payment to be deposited by 17/3/17  please   (to be eligible for a class).

PHONE: 040031235/0747791342


Who says organization has to be boring? This fun printed tin gives you plenty of room to store the cards that you make from this kit, plus room for more. Kit includes tin and enough card bases, accents, and envelopes for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. Coordinates with Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 141739). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately.

Complete the kit using the Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 141739). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately. Instructions included.

Kit prices is $47.00
Kit includes
* 16 card bases and envelopes
* Printed tin box with lid, 6-3/4" x 4" x 5-3/8" (17.2 x 10.2 x 13.7 cm)
* File tab dividers
* Printed die-cut images
* Die-cut Designer Series Paper and vellum
sheets
* White cardstock tags with gold foil print
* Washi tape
* Baker’s Twine
* Sequins
* Gold paper clips

Coordinating colours: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Dapper Denim, Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso, Emerald Envy, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaroon, Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, Watermelon Wonder, white

Gather with friends and have your demonstrator bring the extra supplies. Or make it on your own with these additional products:
* Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set
* Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, and Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pads
* Fast Fuse Adhesive
* Mini Glue Dots
* Stampin' Dimensionals

OPTIONAL PURCHASE:
You may also want to have your very own take home basic kit for card making at a very special price for this class only: 
It will include the following items for you to be able to use on the day and not have to share my products with other (just makes the experience a little better for you).
$60 in value plus P&H   for the special once only price of $ 50.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Price: $7.00
Mini Glue Dots
Price: $8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
Price: $6.00
Snail Adhesive
Price: $10.00
Bone Folder
Price: $12.00
Paper Snips
Price: $17.00

Tuesday 7 March 2017

Quick Tip: Uses for Stampin' Up!'s Cases

https://youtu.be/CXCPhs7_gYs

Quick Tip: Uses for Stampin' Up!'s Cases

Reverse Words Stamp Set video for you

https://youtu.be/Qv0Ejc4m4FI



The designs in the Reverse Words Stamp Set are bold enough to stand on their own for a cute, simple effect. This makes it the perfect set for creating lots of party invites or thank you cards. The designs also look gorgeous when stepped up with layers and bling for a project worthy of a special someone. It’s amazing all you can do with just two awesome stamps!