Crafting and Talking with someone one day may just SAVE their life!!!

Well I would like to report that yesterdays Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue launch went quite well... The only hic-cup was that we had everyone arrive on time!!! What's with that??? hehe.. So much for people dribbling in for a steady constant flow.. I guess that was due to EVERYONE being so excyted about the new products available and being able to play with them..
Thanks to all who came.

Oh and by the way... 2 of the Three Door prizes went to the ladies on my table.. hehe.. They were Liz's customers BUT>>>>> they were on my table... (just had to get that in there.. no competitive side here ;)

So I called one of my ladies (name withheld as I have not asked her permission to mention it as of yet) today and she mentioned that on her way home there was a fatal accident on the freeway... Her friend that was with her said.... "you know if Ursula did not come over to talk to us at the end we may have been in the accident.." WOW!!! Did that give me the goosebumps!!! Here I was thinking to myself that I should just check in again and make sure I am polite and say goodbye. Because you get so caught up in the busy-ness of getting people through their cards and making sure that they are all finished and having a good time B4 they leave that you sometimes feel like you may have neglected your customers and friends. Especially if they are first timers to our events. So if you have a moment to breath you try to think what else you can do to help someone have a positive time at their first PaperANGELS event... and as I have been informed.... Talking with them may have saved their lives... Things do happen for a reason!!! I truly believe that!!

Craft can save someones life.. and even being polite can do this... I am grateful for being an instrument on this occasion.. and that the gift of the gab has helped again...

Love and thoughts to those who were caught up in the accident.. May you feel his loving arms surround you at this time!!!

Love Ursula xxxx

Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue Launch

A quick friendly reminder that this Friday (19th) is the RSVP date

for our Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue Launch

Wynnum Manly Leagues Club

92 Wondall Rd, Manly West

2 – 5pm
Sunday 28th March
or
Wednesday 31st March
Pendirup Community Centre
365 Samsonvale Rd, Warnner
6-9pm

cost $10

Includes

2 x Make & Take Projects

~ Mini Catalogue

~ Demonstrations

~ Door Prize Entry

~ Large Display of Cards, Scrapbook Pages and 3D items

~ Large Display of NEW Product

For more info please click here.

PaperAngels Meeting - February

Thanks to Leonie for this blog entry.. I asked her if I held the scallop edge for her could I copy and past her blog entry.. and that is what I have done... heheh.. Thanks love!!!

At our February Paper Angels Meeting we made this Beautiful Birthday Card featuring Butterfly Prints from the Summer Mini.

Stamps: Butterfly Prints (Summer Mini), Happy Everything

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss

Card: Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rose DS

Accessories: Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Circle Scissors Plus (summer Mini), Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Snips, Butterfly Punch (summer mini), Stamp-a-majig, Piercer, Adhesives.

Don't you love the scallop edge created around the large circle? Wondering how you can do this? I've put together some photos and instructions for you below.

1. Punch a long strip (A4 long side) of Card with the Scallop Edge Punch

2. Snip between each scallop from flat side 3/4 way so you don't snip right off.

3. Gently start creating a curve.

4. Put Adhesive right around the outside edge of your circle (on the back) and slowly adhere your scallop edge around the circle.

I've also had a few questions about the Circle Scissors Plus, and whether it is difficult to use. I love it, and after Liz showing me how to use it at our meeting, I find it very easy to use (unlike other horrible circle cutters I've tried in the past!). The circle scissor is so quick and easy, and makes a simple layout look a bit more special.

I only wish I had the skills to create a video tutorial to show you how great the Circle Scissors Plus is. Lucky for me though, some other SU demonstrators have done just this and I am able to include this great tutorial for you to watch on YouTube. Click here.

The Circle Scissors Plus and Glass Mat are sold separately. You can see them on the last page of the Summer Mini.

Reminder... there are only 2 weeks left to stock up

on your Summer Mini favourites!

Winner of Lucky Door Prize - Mother & Baby Expo

It was a lovely Day at the The Salvation Army Life Works Centre Mum's and Bubs Expo on Friday just gone!!I was blessed to meet a lot of lovely people... What a fantastic event for information on what is available in the community to help with raising your children...!!!
Tegan and the gang did such a fantastic job!!! I especially loved the Princess and the Frog!!! And I am sure that the jumping castle was a huge HIT with the kids!!!

I am happy to announce that Rhonda (from the North Side) is our winner of the Lucky Door Prize.
Amanda from Communities for Children drew out your name Rhonda.. you were the last person I spoke to on the day but I assure EVERYONE that I really did mix up the entries!!! Amanda dug deep... and came up with your entry... I will be in touch in the next few days with all the lovely people I met to see if there is more that they would like to know about Stampin' Up!

Don't forget the lovely Nursery Necessities pack for only $120... Valued at $170... Orders for this close on the 15th March 7pm...

Baby Show This Weekend

This weekend I am offering this fantastic special..
because I am going to a Mother & Baby Show..
SO I figure if I have gone to the effort to make this special why not open it up to all my customers..
and HINT..
If you get in quickly you may even be able to score another stamp set because I have 4 places left in my virtual workshop...
So potentially you may be able to
receive over $200 worth for $120!!!
How good is that????
BUT YOU MUST let me know if you want this special
this weekend
as I will be ordering on the 15th... March.. at 7pm..
SO get in QUICK!!

If you would like to take up this opportunity but want to swap something let me know I am sure we can accommodate your needs..
;P

Fascinating time at the markets

My girlfriend (Suzie) and I went to the SouthBank New Designers markets with all our Fascinators and my jewellery cards flowers etc.... It was a great day... It had been raining all weekend and I was expecting it to rain on the day... but the weather was in our favour!!! Thankfully

The New Designers Markets are on every first Sunday of the month...
This was our stall..With the lovely Suzie in the middle.... being that it was our first we were kind of playing it by ear... So we have come up with some better ways to display our stuff for next time..... Next month we should look even more professional!!!

Sue is a brilliant Milliner! She is zany and alternative... everything a NEW DESIGNER should be... We both think that we should go back to wearing hats and lovely things every day!!!

Autumn Winter Mini Catalogue Launch

This is the event you have been waiting for. In fact we are so excited about the new products in the upcoming Autumn Winter Catalogue, we can't wait to share them with you. In the true spirit of Stampin' Up!, the best way to share these new products and techniques is to invite you to use them. We know you will love the 2 make & take cards we have planned, where you will use the new Stampin' Up! Big Shot with dies & embossing folders, a new punch style as well as the Clear Mount Stamp Option. Probably the biggest news we have is the introduction of 3 new exclusive colours and you will get to use our favourite new colour in one of the Make & Takes.

There are 2 dates and venues to choose from

Sunday 28th March 2-5pm
Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
92 Wondall Rd, Manly West

Wednesday 31st March 6-9pm
Pendirup Community Centre
365 Samsonvale Rd, Warner

The $10 entry fee for the launch includes a Mini Catalogue, 2 Deluxe Make & Takes, Fantastic Demonstrations, Door Prize Entry and Displays of Papercraft & New Product. RSVP is absolutely essential as we have a lot of preparation and ordering to do and payment would be appreciated either directly to your Paper Angels Demonstrator (me) or alternately you can use the neat Pay Pal Payment Button on the PaperANGELS blog. Pay Pal is a secure way to pay and will help us keep track of numbers and names, so if you can use this option, we would really appreciate you giving this payment method a go. If none of these options suit you, please contact me with your RSVP and we can make other arrangements.

Fascinating Hair Accessories

It all started a few years ago when a friend of mine suggested that I should make some hair accessories for her sisters Hair Dressing Salon... Then in 2009 a friend wanted a VERY elaborate fascinator for a costume party... See this Link for past blog entry .......I found a new hobby.... (like I need another one!) I am loving making hair accessories... I love that there really is not limit on how much, how big or how to attach!!! I am trying my hand at the markets this weekend and next month I am taking a class of ladies who want to make some fascinators for a cocktail party they are going to.. it should be fun... I Love Peacock feathers. This little number is stunning... It is on an Alice Band... Silver and Black is always nice and Elegant!!
On a Spring loaded hair clip.Now with satin, feathers and a rose you can't go wrong... Very sophisticated!!! Kind of reminds me or Audrey Hepburn.. not sure if she wore such things... but I like this look.. (Slide Comb)
Now for a Spanish feel.. OHLay... on a parrot clip...
Pocahontas... I LOVE these colours! (Slide Comb)
A little 1920's.. just to add a bit of colour (Slid Comb)
This orange fantasy one is LOVELY!!! It is on a large spring-loaded Butterfly clip...
This one is a little more Elaborate... I love it.. It makes a wonderful statement.. It is very light and you can pin it in with bobby pins. It gives you great versatility as to how you can wear it...

Red Organza bow... Very stylish. Adds that touch of colour. (Slide Comb)

If You would like a Fascinator made for your function or special occasion please let me know... Of if you would like to learn how to make them, gather some friends together & I would be happy to run a class for you all....