Hello friends, it'[s been a little while since my last post. Thanks for being patient with me. I moved house after 15 years at the end of February and as many of you will know it takes a LOT! Lots of decluttering and packing and cleaning and fixing at one end, and lots of ‘where does this go?’ at the new house! 6 weeks on though and I am feeling settled again and the basics of my new craft room is set up and I am back in action. Still some decorative touches to add, but I plan to start with blog posts 1-2 times a week commencing next week.

Here’s a couple of other updates for you.

Paper Pumpkin is now in Australia

In the middle of the moving, we had the OnStage Demonstrator event in Sydney. One of the big announcements was that Paper Pumpkin, the monthly papercraft subscription kit from Stampin’ Up!, is now in all markets, including Australia. This is something Australian crafters and demonstrators have been asking for for MANY years so there was much excitement!

You can choose to subscribe as pay as you go each month, or a 3, 6, 12 month pre-paid subscription. You can choose to skip a month if you don’t like the kit or are going to away travelling that month. Subscribers (even pay as you go) get extra benefits including access to past kits, refills and exclusive add-ons. Get all the details about subscriptions HERE or click the image below.

Here’s a look at the May kit which is now open for registration using the links above.

Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces with silver foil

• Gem embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight,

Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Silver foil gives cards an eye-catching finish.

New Catalogue Coming SOON!

While in Sydney, the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogue was also launched. Stampin’ Up! are moving to a three catalogue a year (each for 4 months) strategy, instead of the annual and mini catalogues. There are more products in these catalogues compared to mini catalogues and the layout and indexing is MUCH improved – all of which I am excited about and think you will be too.

This commences on May 5th and goes through to the end of August. If you are already a regular customer you will be getting your free copy in the mail (being sent this coming week). If you are new to Stampin’ Up! or looking for a new demonstrator, and plan to purchase from me, you can request a catalogue HERE on my catalogue page.

I think that’s all for the time being – see you again this coming week with some creative posts. Thanks for staying around while I moved!

Claire