Back again, this is my last post until the new year.
You should check out my Stampin'Up! site to see their current specials its WOW!!
A list of certain square cut stamp sets and other accessories heavily discounted. This is valid while stocks last or until 24th Jan.
Contact me if you'd like to place an order.
I will leave you with some gift cards I have made and a little tissue box cover that I made as a teachers gift.
Until 2010
Genevra

Trying again, I apologise the link didn't work, its www.top50cardmaking.blogspot.com
There are a lot of talented cardmakers/papercrafters on this site. HOpe you enjoy surfing and getting lots of great new ideas.
I look forward to catching up with you in the new year
Happy stamping and have a Safe and relaxing Christmas/New year..
Genevra

Hi everyone, The joys of learning to blog, I am trying to learn to link and its such a chore, however I hope this works.
Forgot to add link addreshttp://top50cardmaking.blogspot.com/s

Evening everyone, Hope you are all well and busily getting yourselves ready for Christmas, now that it is only 2 weeks away. Above are the tri-shutter cards that were made at last tuesday nights Mystery Hostess night and the ladies who attended, they all look like they are enjoying themselves...

Hi everyone, Hope you are all well. I've been slack again, life is VERY Busy here, This time next week our house will be packed up, ready for our move to WA.

Above is a few cards using products from the new Summer mini(except the stripe paper which has gone out with the spring mini)

The penguin is inside the sweet treat cups and I have punched circles added glitter and popped inside to create a snow dome effect.

The small gift tag at the top is using a set called Hello again on pg 14 of the mini $21.95 (5 stamps) and last but not least is a scallop note (pg 7 $23.95 for 30 cards/envys in 3 colours) and the new polka dot ribbon I love it...

I am also beginning to fall in love with the butterfly stamp set and punch, Wagon full of fun and the little crotchet flowers on pg 14, I have seen them dyed and then put onto hair clips for little girls.

Until next time happy stamping

Genevra

Hi everyone, Hope you are all having a fabulous week. Tuesday night was my last class and it was such a fun night, Not only did I make everyone a little gift, but they also got Free Product just for ordering over $50. 1st Prize went to Kylie and she won a level 2 hostess set, 2nd Tracy and she got $40 to spend on SU product, 3rd Tori $25 to spend and so on. We also did Kris kringle and went home with a gift bought or made by someone else. It was a lovely way finish the year and my classes.

Next weekend we pack up so if you wish to order anything and have prior to Christmas, please email me or ring.

Have a great week.Happy stamping

Genevra

Hi everyone, Welcome to December. I am not going to bore you with my busy week. Summer is here and there is a new Catalogue. Check on line at http://www.genevra.stampinup.net/ to view it, and even better if you want anything email or ring me. Lots of fun new sets/products.

Last Saturday was my mystery hostess night and the ladies got to try out some of the new products, there is another group of ladies coming tonight, so will post projects of these tomorrow.

Todays photo is sample of some of the projects I have been making using the new products. Hope you like them.

genevra

Hi everyone, found the photo's I was looking for yesterday. These are my xmas cards for this year. The one on the left and right are using a retired set of a Stampin'Up! set called Peaceful Wishes,I was very sad to see this go. The white in the middle I got as a swap from Regional, but it is so quick and effective that I had done about 30 of these and a couple of workshops this month ladies chose to do these. It uses white cardstock, Seasons of Joy stamp set Pg31 $51.95 (8 stamps), Holiday lineup pg 26 $38.95 (3stamps) and words from Many merry messages pg 113 ($64.95 for 8 stamps)
The red card at the back is to look like santa, Used Red and white cardstock, Black grosgrain ribbon and pull thing off a drink can. Very merry is fromshort and sweet stamp set pg 117 (12 stamps).
Hope you enjoy. Remember only 4 days left of the spring mini...
Happy stamping
Genevra

Another week is almost over. Only 5 days left of the Spring mini.. so if there is anything you desperatly need as you may never see it again, contact me to order it for you.

Tuesday sees the "Summer mini" begin, the new catty is bright and colourful. Lovely new sets that can see thru' to Easter and beyond, and some cute new products that will be great for kids cards etc.

Above are the projects we made at Regional training last month. Aren't they cute..

Till next time. Happy stamping

Genevra

Hi everyone, I am still around, this week I have been playing/creating with items from the new Summer Mini due to be released on the 1st December. So nothing to show today, but will share something in the next day or two.

Mystery Hostess night/afternoon is on next Saturday and Tues 1st. Would you love to join in but can't get here. Well that is ok, if you have a $50 order plus postage to me(that is order/and money) to me buy end of next week, you can join in too. Once you give me your order, your name goes into a hat, and then at the end of the night, names are drawn, 1st prize hostess set, 2nd prize $20 to spend on Stampin'Up! stuff, 3rd prize $10 to spend on su stuff, 4th and onwards gets to choose out of a goodie basket.(all valued at approx $10) plus if you spend over $100 there is an extra gift as well..

I will post the projects we are making above, for those that are attending. These will be my last events here..

Happy stamping

Genevra

Another slack week on my part. I worked most days this week, plus had a class and a workshop, and the usual after school activities with the children, something had to give and unfortunately it was my blog.

I have been creating this week but nothing photographed. Above is another way you can use your stamps for candles. This was one of "WOW" presentations at Regionals earlier in the month, these were created by another demonstrator, don't they look awesome. Fantastic teachers gifts or presents for friends or relatives.

Reminder November class is on next Saturday for those customers that read my blog. I have 1 spot left if anyone is interested.

Till next time. Happy stamping

Apologies followers, I have been a bad blogger. We just spent 4 days up at Bright for the annual Rod run(cars). The weather was beautiful. On the Sunday a couple of my girlfriends from Wodonga came up, we met a local cafe, caught up, showed them the swaps from regionals and they each made a stationary box, pictured in posts below. It was lovely to catch up, sad that I am unlikely to see them again in person for 3years though.

I have done a little bit of creating, mainly starting on teachers gifts and treats for hostess night. will show you these at a later time(after the event). However above is a little gift for hostess who have held more than 1 workshop with me, and are holding another one before we leave..

Until next time happy stamping.

Genevra

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I did. Yesterday we went to a wonderful craft market at Healesville racecourse, so many wonderful crafts. I was able to get myself a beautiful Gluten Free Gingerbread House - divine, just for lach and I to share...

November sees another promotion put out by Stampin'Up!.

make sure you go to http://www.genevra.stampinup.net/ and see the current specials there. Basically if you spend $85 from the list of items on the flyer( great christmas ideas) then you get a FREE scallop square punch valued at $30.95.

Today I had a team meeting, I showed the girls how to make the stationary box (seen in previous posts), so you may see them running classes on that next year, we had a lovely morning, great to catch up and stamp for fun.

Above is the last lot of swap cards from Regionals.November Gift making class is on next tuesday evening and I have a few spots left if anyone is interested, please contact me. Beginners welcome.

till next time

Happy stamping

Another slack week on my part. Above is 2 cards that I am doing at a workshop next month in someone's house. When customers/hostesses have had more than 1 workshop, they often choose to make 2 cards for $5 rather than just a demo.The rest is still run as a workshop, where people place orders etc and the hostess still benefits with hostess benefits etc.

I have a few dates left in my calender for November, this will be the last month that I run classes here in Melbourne.

Contact me to book a date.

Happy stamping

Genevra

Hi there.I was a bit of a goose yesterday, I showed you what we will be making in my November class if anyone is interested in coming, but forgot to tell you the dates and times.

So the class is run twice Tuesday 10th Nov 7.30 to 9.30pm and Saturday 21st Nov 2 to 4pm cost $15, email me if you would like more details or you would like to attend.

One more month remaining on the Spring mini, some lovely sets, double sided paper etc, contact me if you are interested on Placing an order.

Thanks. Above is some cards that I have made in the last week or so.

Enjoy!

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a great weekend. I had a class on Saturday afternoon, I had a lovely time,I hope the ladies who came did too, I really enjoy mixing with others who are so into craft, they are the happiest and great group of people.

Next months class will be my last here in Victoria, so if you live in Melbourne and would love to come to a class. My november class is a Gift making class, cost is $15 and we will make 5 projects, gift box, mini calender, post it note holder, choc pull treat and reindeer poop.

Places do fill fast. If you are interested please email me. Picture is above.

Happy stamping

Genevra

Morning everyone, another week has slipped by. Picture above is of more swaps from last weeks regionals. I have a class tomorrow afternoon, so hope to post again on Sunday. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Genevra

Just a quick one tonight, today is my first full day off in ages, it was lovely, got a few cards made for upcoming workshop ideas, had a nice lunch with hubby, and now am off to watch a bit of telly, all children are in bed and quiet.

Here is another sample of swaps, hope you enjoy.

Happy stamping

Genevra

Hi everyone, 2 posts in one day lucky you.

Just a quick reminder, class this Saturday its FULL, Please remember to bring your own cutter and please be on time, as the class last tuesday night went overtime.

For those unable to attend, above is the box and then you open up to cards etc, great Christmas gift or teachers gift.

As some of you know, we are moving in December to Perth. If you have been wanting to hold a workshop, now is the time to contact me. All my Saturdays are booked, however I do have a few week days (am ) free and and a couple of Friday nights available.

Please be aware that you can contact me at anytime to place an order, you don't need to hold a workshop to do this. 11th December is the final date for ordering before we leave.

Thanks again

Genevra

Hi everyone, hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I had my regional training on Saturday, and had a great day, you saw in the post below my swap card well I got 48 different ones back, so over the next couple of days I will post them.

We got a sneak peak of a couple of stampsets that we will be getting in the new summer mini, which will be released on the 1st December...

Hi everyone, I apologise for not posting sooner,I am unsure where this week has gone.I had a full class on Tuesday night, where we made a xmas stationary box.

Two of my children had a school concert to attend, so there was another late night.

Tomorrow I am off to Stampin'Up! Regional training in Melbourne, where lots of other SU demonstrators get together for Business talks as well as stamping etc. To these events most of us make card fronts to swap, usually the one design reproduced as much as you like and then you swap these with other demonstrators. I have made 50 of the lilac card shown, and next time I will show you the 50 swaps I got.

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Until next time

Happy stamping...

Here is some more using the same set.

Genevra

Hi everyone, hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I got some cards made, only a couple though, I spent most of my Sunday going through old craft stuff and deciding what I really need. It was one of those jobs that I am forever putting off.

I saw a easy card using the "wanted" stamp set on pg 107 over a corina beyer's blog. I don't own this set but borrowed it yesterday from a friend and this is what I came up with. I have made about half a dozen of the upright blue ones, for male birthday cards for next year.

Do you have trouble making Male cards? Maybe this is the set for you!

Have you started your Christmas cards? Did you know it is only 10 1/2 weeks until christmas! If you need some supplies or Stamps to get you started, just email me to place your order. We have a lovely array of stampsets, paper and accessories to create your own individual cards.

Or get a few friends together and give me a call if you live in the Yallambie or surrounding suburbs and I can come and create some cards with you.

Happy Stamping

Genevra

Hi everyone,

Just another quick post, The past 3 days since returning home have just disappeared before my eyes, so much to do and so little time, and now the weekend is upon us.

This weekend I plan on creating just for fun, rather than upcoming classes. Class projects have been worked out until the end of November, so that is a relief.

The above cards are ones I created before I left for Brisbane,. The 2 bottom ones, I made for my dad to give to my mum for there annivesary and her birthday. And the other two I cased off the web. The rooster is from Level 2 hostess set and I fell in love with him when I first saw him, got it and then have done little with him, but I love how this card has turned out. The orange card uses the Party hearty stamp set found on page 43. A very simple card and quick to do too.

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Next weekend I have Stampin'Up! regional training, so will show a photo of the card swaps I have done.(next week).

Happy stamping

Genevra

Two specials this month

Just returned from holidays so will update properly tomorrow with card photo's. Today I just want to let you know about World card making day which was last Saturday but throughout October this Special is valid. In case the flyer doesn't upload. If you purchase the "Rock Star" or "Flower Power" Simply sent kits on pages 140/141 for $30.95 you then get 20% off the co-ordinating stampset. This brings it down to $19.96 instead of $24.95 (4 stamps).Check Stampin'Up website for more details.

The other great promotion for this month. Become a Demonstrator between the 7 October and 31 December 09, and Stampin'Up! will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Plus until Dec 31 you'll also receive a FREE Pack of Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper and a Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin Pad( valued at $29.95)

Contact me today if you are interested in an information pack. You won't regret it.

Happy stamping Genevra

Hi everyone, I have been on a bit of a roll of late, showing you something every day. Today I am going to show you a card I made for my parents 50th Anniversary(its in the background). lots of embossing. in the foreground is a whole lot of dove choccy's that I embellished by punching 2 gold scallop circle punches and embossing 50 on a white piece of cardstock and punching out also. These will go at each persons place at the dinner on Saturday night. Very much looking forward to this and catching up with family and friends, including 1 of my brothers that I haven't seen in 7yrs.( he lives overseas). there will be no updates/photo's for a week or so, so I appologise now.

Catch up with you again soon

Genevra

Hi everyone, if you are living in Victoria I hope you are all enjoying the school holidays, I sure am making the most of sleeping in, and veging out.

Today's photo is of a box that I have made out of a Carousel note and the base is made from the envelopes that come with these,they can be found on Page131 $23.95 for 12 (4 of each 3 colours shown). This is not my original idea, my downline Michelle ran these as a class last month, and they looked gorgeous. As you get to know me better you will learn that I love 3D items bags/boxes etc.

When I hold workshops in others homes, I give them a catalogue(valued at $12.95) for FREE, or if they've purchased one already I give them something else of equal value, and for those hostesses that host workshops more than once, each time they get an extra gift of something that I have made. So this box and cards were for a hostess this month, who has held more than 1 workshop. Inside were little stamped love notes/envelopes.

If you would like me to make you a box like this, how about you book a workshop with me for October/November and mention this and I can make you one too.

Stamp sets used for box: Great Friend from the current mini

Cards inside were from"Forest Friends" spring mini also.

Happy Stamping

Genevra

Sorry I have not posted again, I was waiting on Approval from Stampin'Up!. I got it this morning which is fantastic.

I hope you have all had a fantastic weekend. The weather was delightful here in Melbourne. I had a class Saturday afternoon and we made the cards/candle from the top post.

Stamp sets used were: Lovely as a Tree, tree from Fun and fast notes(purple card) and Season of Joy for the candle.

If you see anything that you'd like to recreate, please email me and I can let you know what I've used or how I did it.

If you'd like to order anything through me please just email me, and I will contact you, You can live anywhere in Australia and I can get products to you.

I run classes in my home and workshops at your place, just gather a few friends around for a fun afternoon/ evening of stamping. I look forward to hearing from you...

I will leave you with some cards that I made last month using the Party Hearty stamp set which can be found on pg 43 of your catalogue ($47.95 - 9 stamps). Inspiration came from Marelle Taylor her blog address is http://www.theinkspot.com/

until next time Happy stamping

Genevra

12th September 2009

Hi everyone and Welcome to my blog, this has been a long time coming, but I have overcome my fear and have done it. I hope that you enjoy visiting my blog and getting some inspiration to create yourselves, this is also for me to keep in touch and keep you all up to date with what I have been creating. Many of my creations are not original of mine, but ones I have cased from others, and when I have done this I will give credit to the person/blog where I found it.

I will leave you with a photo of the cards/projects from this months class.

Genevra