Fantastic February

 

 I am feeling a little more "Wunder Woman" like this month than I have in the last couple rough years!  I have so much to be grateful for and I hope it's just a reflection on what's in store for me in 2014!  That beautiful WUNDER CAT is my Oldest Cat Bibbi in the "had to buy it" outfit of the season...her last name is Wunder too of course!

If you haven't had a chance to see or play with the Dress Up Framelits yet, this is a VERY QUICK card I needed to make in about 15 minutes :)  Very Simple but I have an imagination that is running wild when it comes to these cute framelits!!  The possibilities are endless!!  Even my partner's 14 year old daughter's eyes lit up when she saw them! She loves playing with fashion inspired things!

For our 1st Kiwi Stampers Meeting, we did another square swap!  The theme was Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White and glimmer paper (optional)  The only thing I thought of and couldn't shake, was Minnie Mouse...so that's what I did! :)

Everyone did such an amazing job and created such different things!  I love it!

I was reading Shelli Gardner's Blog "So Shelli" - She's the Queen and CEO of Stampin' Up! and she showed some cards they made at a Leadership Conference, and there was one that caught my eye...but as usual...I had to tweak (not to be confused with Twerk) it and make it my own...such a clean and simple and SUPER easy card to make.  You know you can earn that stamp set and the banner punch free during Sale-A-Bration....ask me how!!!!

One of my hostesses this month is a good friend of mine and she LOVES her kids and she's an incredible mom!  I needed to make her a Thank You card and thought she'd LOVE to see her kids so I actually cut up the Christmas card she sent to me and made it into this cool card!!! Reuse those Christmas and Birthday cards....they are REALLY expensive in this part of the world and if you can make things more personable...SWEET!

This "cracker" and "mini basket" were made with the ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD and I got the idea from Pinterest Papercrafting Goddess from the UK "POOTLES" www.pootles.co.uk - The envelope Punch Board is not just for envelopes...it's actually quite amazing....Book a party and we can make some of these cool and cute items!!!

 

My

 saw and bought my Halloween ones asked me about Easter so I made this little guy up!!!  I have to say...I love him! :) Very cute...just punches and the die and some adhesive and you are all set!

 

My Computer is acting up, so I will finish the details down here ....sorry....

The Make a Wish Flip Card was a CASE from www.mychicnscratch.com that I found on Pinterest and of course did more Patty Colours....I'm not really digging the red with teal look that seems to be all over!  To me, those two colours are not in the same family so it doesn't create balance when you look at it...the red takes over and it's just weird to me...but I've been an artist for a long time and It's popular out there right now...so thank goodness we all love different things. :)

And finally...my Easter Bunny Petite Purse...if you've been with me for awhile, you know, that every holiday I try and come up with some new way to use this amazing die! Well...someone who

I have had some great Hostesses this month...and a couple more to go yet...NOW is the time to be a hostess with Sale-A-Bration in full swing!!!  Let's get together and make something cool while earning you some free product and having fun and lots of laughs!!!

Sale-A-Bration, New Seasonal Catalogue & a New Machine!!!

 Today is the day!

The NEW Seasonal "Occasions" Catalogue has been released and 

SALE-A-BRATION has started!

Please click on the pics on your left! :)

This is the best time to get the most from Stampin' Up! 

You get EXTRA free products when you host a party AND/OR 

place an order over $110NZ....AND/OR when you join my team! 

This is the time to stock up and check off that ever-growing wishlist!!!

And just when you thought you were safe...they released this little bugger!

 Here's the  video to explain a little more about the 

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine!

New Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Video

Please reserve your party dates now as my February weekends are almost full already...plenty of weeknights available though! 
It's a great couple hours playing, making something together and you getting try out Stampin' Up! product!

Also...order on my website 24/7 ORDER ONLINE

* Feel free to contact me for a one-on-one playdate, questions, orders, or joining my team!

IT'S COMING!

HAPPY 2014!!!!  

JANUARY MEANS SALE-A-BRATION TIME AT STAMPIN' UP!

If you are new to Sale-A-Bration and Stampin' Up! this is the coolest and biggest promotion every year!  This year is no exception! You earn EXTRA FREE PRODUCT with every order, party, and/or by joining Stampin' Up!!!! Limited time products that are sooooooo cool!!!!  

You'll want them all!!!

I'm not allowed to share the catalog or products until the 28th of January but I can share what I make with them.  So please stay tuned and book your parties and one-on-ones NOW!!!  Get in Quick!

We also have our Bi-Annual Occasions Catalog being released on the 28th! 

WHOO HOO!!!!  

Again...so many cute, cool, and fun products to help you create and 

celebrate everyday occasions with a special touch!

Please watch this space, Creative Wunders Facebook Page, and 

my Website for all the fun and juicy details!!!

Merry Christmas 2013 and Happy 2014

Well it's almost that time...for some, it's already started! I am working my day job today at the gym and then have the next 3 days off...and then back to work the weekend,  I don't like using my paid vacation when others say I need to, so I'd rather work and take the time when I really want it :) Saying that...I have a stack of cards in the making that I'll need to finish tomorrow.

I just wanted to give you another quick update on a couple of things I've made as well as some news!
First...do you like my Merry Christmas Picture above? It was made on the SIMPLY SENT APP! It's a free app you can download today and create some fun pics!  Click here to check it out!

Here are a couple more I made just playing around one night :

Try it out today! 

Next...one of the head hanchos of Stampin' Up! South Pacific created these ornaments from twine and PVA glue and a friend of mine said...can you show me how to make them...and so we gave it a go and they turned out great! Very simple! 

 Vegan Gingerbread cookies stamped with one of our cookie stamps

 Packaged with last holiday's packaging I had left to take to work

This stamp set is my favourite holiday one that they've had...so It's discontinued, but I had fun with it.  I stamped the image in black and then used my blender pen and stamp pads to water colour the images to give them depth.  The googly eyes were a discontinued halloween item from last year and the red nose was Real red marker with Crystal Effects over :) For the snowmen and the elves I also used a little Dazzling Details.

***Update!  It's the 9th of January and I still haven't finished this post!!!!  Good Lord!  It's because you can only do and see so much via the iPad and iPhone...so I'm on my laptop...which I'm only on to do this it seems.  Funny how far technology has come. :)

I hope you all had an amazing holiday season!  Now for a inky and creative 2014!!!!!  Let's get Stampin!

Makin' Stuff!

I haven't posted much lately because I've been quite busy! I've got my crafty groove on...and I always feel blessed that I am crafty because it doesn't cost a lot for me to give something they will always keep! I still laugh when I go to people's homes and see the cards I sent them in amongst their family photos and cherished...and especially here in New Zealand! People aren't as card and gift obsessed...they tend to give chocolate a lot...which I think is a bit sad...you can get it at a gas station...it's not special...it's quick and cheap...2 things I am not! Lol But I digress...as usual. Please let me know if there's anything I've made or inspired you with but maybe you're not sure how you'll do it...I can help! Just contact me and we can set up a play date.

Here's some of the things I have been working on: 

These were made at our Monthly Stamping Workshop 

 

Products Used:

Chocolate Chip Cardstock

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Raspberry Ripple Stamp Pad

Flowering Flourishes Stamp Set

Sassy Salutations Stamp Set 

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

***This Card would be a easy and quick one if you have mass quantities to make!***

 

Products I used:

Basic Black Cardstock

Last season - Holiday Paper Stack

Rich Razzleberry Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set

Silver Glimmer Paper

Basic Black Inkpad

Gumball Green Inkpad

Melon Mambo Inkpad

Rich Razzleberry inkpad

Blender pen

 

 

Products I used:

1 plain white candle

Bootiful Occasions Inkpad

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Discontinued Ribbon

 

 

Products I used:

Season of Style DSP Stack

Whisper White Cardstock

Crumb Cake Cardstock

Basic Black Inkpad

Cajun Craze Inkpad

Crushed Curry Inkpad

Cherry Cobbler Inkpad 

Blender Pen

Linen Thread

Bronze Button (discontinued)

 

I popped fresh popcorn in the morning with coconut oil and put them in these hand-stamped bags :)

 

I appreciate my clients...and I like to treat them to extra goodies when they attend our monthly Stampin' Workshops!  Hostesses also get some extra goodies from me...and of course a little treat whenever you place an order with me...Let's get together!!!

Next...we have a picture I made for Accredited Visiting Services / Age Concern where I volunteer to visit lonely elderly people. They put on an amazing Christmas Party for their staff and volunteers. It was the first thing in the 7 years of being in NZ that made made feel Christmassy :) it was a beautiful day with beautiful people...and I of course couldn't arrive empty handed, so I made them something for their office. 

 

Products I used:

Soft Suede Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Discontinued DSP

Discontinued Neutrals Buttons

Framelits Labels Collection

From My Heart Stamp Set

Old Olive Inkpad

Primrose Petals Inkpad

Daffodil Delight Inkpad

Blender Pen

Discontinued Ribbon

Early Expression Bakers Twine

Linen Thread

Festive Paper Piercing Pack

 

 

 

 

Here are some pics from the party too...if you have 1 hour a week to give your time please visit the Age Concern website and apply....CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

 

 

 

I also played with my new Envelope Punch Board and made a very quick card and envelope for a doctor of mine and then stamped some wrapping paper :) 

 

Products I used:

Discontinued DSP

Wild Wasabli Cardstock

Soft Suede Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Pennant Parade Stamp Set

Soft Suede Inkpad

Melon Mambo Inkpad

Linen Thread

1" Circle Punch

1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch

Basic Glimmer Brads

Envelope Punch Board

 

And for the wrapping, I simply used the packaging paper that comes in our orders, the Betsy Blossom Stamp set, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point ink and natural cotton ribbon :)

And Finally...I made an Advent Calendar for Miss Chloe to send up to the north Island so she has a little treat everyday...some chocolate...some jewelry...some fun things.  This is made with toilet rolls, covered in paper and decorated :) 

 

The paper was an Old Creative Memories paper pack and the stamp set is a Discontinued Set called "25 & Counting".

I hoped I remembered everything! Phew!  You deserve a treat if you read everything! :)
have a great time decorating for the holidays and remember...make something from your heart and with your hands...it feels so much better to give and receive this way...I'll always love electronics...but if someone makes me something there's just a different feeling that comes with it.