Join My Team!

If you are considering the opportunity to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then I would LOVE to welcome you into my team!
It is important when you are weighing up your options to join as a demonstrator that you find the upline and the team that is the right fit for you. Shawnnit'as Stampendipity is made up of a variety of demonstrators, everything from hobby demonstrators to those who are climbing the stampin’career ladder and they are all valued members of my team!

I am the kind of team support who values the family first idea and whatever your stampin’ goals, whether to fund your own stamping habit or to build yourself a successful stamping business, I would love to help you achieve them….all you need to do is ask!

Here is some informatoin  to answer your questions about the demonstrator opportunity, so get started by clicking on the links below:

Why be a demonstrator?

FAQ about becoming a demonstrator

The Starter Kit

If you have any further questions about the demonstrator opportunity, or if you would like me to send you an information pack, be sure to let me know!

This Week in History

12 Nov 1815 marks the birth of  Elizabeth Cady Stanton

"Womanhood is the great fact in her life; wifehood and motherhood are but incidental relations"

"Because man and woman are the complement of one another, we need woman's thought in national affairs to make a safe and stable government"
-- Elizabeth Cady Stanton

I found this beautiful hand painted card supporting the Women's Suffrage that Ms Cady Stanton fought for.

To read more about Ms Cady Stanton here is a link

Upcoming Event!

This Friday I will be holding a Christmas Card Making Workshop at the Youth Centre on Bacon Street, Moranbah.

If you'd love to come along, don't hesitate to join in the fun!

Conact me on 0419 410 255 or if you would like to reserve your spot now, click the Paypal link below and you can be sure you've got a spot.






Looking forward to seeing you there!

If I were just starting out, here's what I'd buy!

As a new paper crafter is is really hard to know just WHERE to start!  If your anything like I was, you flip through the Idea Book and Catalogue and wonder just where to start!  Each project looks so gorgeous and you want to make one similar to it with your own flare.

Well I'm here to help!  

Here  is my two bobs worth of advice on what to get your self this Christmas season or better yet what your family and friends can get you this holiday season if you are a beginner scrapbooker or stamper.

Stamping is like using a recipe. There are your basic ingredients and then all the fun "flourishes" you can throw in to add more flavour! All of these items are found in our catalogs:

The Basics:

• a.  Papers: I choose a neutral pack of card stock: either Whisper White or Very Vanilla. Then choose the assorted pack of colored cardstock to match the colors of your markers or ink pads.
• b. Ink: look at the set you chose. If you need to color the images in that set (line images), choose the Basic Black Classic ink pad and a set of Stampin' Write markers. If the set has solid images you can choose 3 to 4 Classic ink pads to match the colour of your coloured cardstock to pull the card together.
• c. Stamps: think about an occasion for cards or scrapbook pages (eg. birthday, travel, growing up) then select a stamp set to match. I advise to get a set that has both images and words.

That Little Bit More:
These items will enhance your Basics:

• a.   Paper Trimmer – great for matting photos or cutting card stock layers and strips
• b.  Adhesive – either Snail or Anywhere Glue Sticks
• c.  Cleaner - Stampin' Scrub & Stampin' Mist
• d.  Envelopes – either Whisper White or Very Vanilla, depending on "a" above

The Spice:

• a.  Accessories – these items add interest to your cards and scrapbook pages, and include brads, ribbon, glitter, and so on
• b.  Punches – makes stamp-and-go a reality!
• c.  Designer Series paper – patterned paper that adds to any project idea
• d.  Our Catalogues – not just a Catalogue but an Idea books that WOWS!
• e.  The Big Shot – the "Creme De La Creme" machine - that makes every project DELICIOUS!

So it's as easy as that!  Start off with the basics and build your master piece from there.


Contact me to get your Beginner's Basics and then check out my Christmas Wish List program to get a few extras under your Christmas tree this year (long distance orders welcome, Australia only).

Adult Christmas Card Making Work Shop!

Adult Workshop

Date:  Friday, November 12th 2010

Time:  9.00am to 11.30am

25 Christmas Cards completed in workshop

Cost:  $50.00 - Includes all materials

10 Places Available Only

Bookings Essential & Workshops Held at Moranbah Youth Centre

Call Shawnnita Fairbairn on 0419 410 255

Or book in using the Paypal to reserve your spot!

Don't Forget!!! Children & Youth Workshop (Ages 10 Years +)

Don't forget the Children & Youth Cardmaking Workshop this weekend!

Date:  Saturday, November 6th

Venue: Moranbah Youth Centre - Bacon Street

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm

25 Christmas Cards completed in workshop

$50.00 - Includes all materials

If possible please bring along a glue stick

10 Places Available Only

 

Sign up online to reserve your spot or alternatively you can email or ring me on 0419 410 255 to reserve your spot!

Cricket Lovers Celebrate!

If you love Cricket as much as we do then today is a day to celebrate!

Happy Birthday goes out to Matthew Hayden!

If you'd like to learn more about his fantastic achievements then read here

Have a great weekend and enjoy your family!

This week in History

Did you know that the Teddy Bear got it's name from the 26th President of the United States, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.


Wikipedia says, "Roosevelt's lasting popular legacy, however, is the stuffed toy bears—teddy bears—named after him following an incident on a hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. Roosevelt famously ordered the mercy killing of a wounded black bear. After a national cartoonist illustrated the President with a bear, a toy maker heard the story and asked Roosevelt if he could use his name on a toy bear. Roosevelt approved and the teddy bear was born. Bears and later bear cubs became closely associated with Roosevelt in political cartoons thereafter"  You can read more about it here


And I'll leave you with this beautiful little card I've found

If you would like to make something similar to this or come along and check out some of our fantastic tools, just email me or give me a ring on 0419 410 255

Christmas Card Workshop

Hello All!

In the coming months I will be hosting several Christmas Card Workshops at the Moranbah Youth Centre.

Stay tuned for more details here!

Fun with Clouds!

I have fallen in love with the cloud technique that I have seen several other demonstrators demonstrate and I thought I would give it a go.  I loved the rich vibrant colours of Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, and Real Red ink pads that I used here to try out the cloud technique.  It was fun and easy!   I also paired this technique with the Elegant Eggplant and Water Colour paper.  The stamps used were Inspired by Nature and Perfect Punches.


If you would like to try out this technique or if your interested in making this very simple yet gorgeous card please contact me on 0419 410 255 or email me!

Free Ribbon!

Create beautiful packaging to fit any Christmas gift with exclusive products from Stampin' Up! From 16 October-30 November*, there are two ways to get FREE ribbon:

Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle!
Get an exclusive packages of ribbon for FREE when you host a $550 workshop!
Choose from these bundles:

Choose from the following limited-time ribbons when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle or host a qualifying workshop:

Today's the Day!

Are you still thinking about it?  LOL!  That's Ok! 


Today is the day! 
This is the final video, discussing the business opportunities and just like Shannon I wish I could join all over again to get all these yummy goodies!!!


If your ready or even if your not you can always contact me by email or on 0419 410 255

What I Would Do With An Extra $300?!

Wow an extra $300! Times are hard these days and having that extra $300 is likely to make a person want to go a little bit crazy! How exciting would it be to have $300 to go to anything you want!

For me it would be an easy decision, I would have to choose having freedom with mine, being my own boss and doing something creative with mine.

Stampin' Up! is offering a great opportunity to do just that, become your own CEO and enjoy the chance to be creative!

From Septemer 1 until October 15, you will get a complete set of In Colors completely FREE—that’s Classic Stampin’ Pads, Stampin’ Write Markers, and an assortment of card stock—when you purchase the demonstrator Starter Kit for only $289!

With the change you can go celebrate your new business with a delicious coffee and chocolate cake from the Bakery!

World Teacher Day, October 5th!

Thank you to all the teachers out there!

I remember my favourite primary school teacher.  She was my 4th Grade teacher Mrs. Burns, she was kind and caring and well and truly persistent.  She didn't give up on me.

In Middle School I got lucky, I went to a very small school and I had a lot of good teachers there as well.

My favourite High School Teacher was Mr Meece, I thought he was a little eccentric, focused and yet loveable.  All through out my schooling career I have had many great teachers.  Without them I am not sure where I would be today.

When I teach my card making or scrapbooking classes I remember the kindness they showed to me when I struggled.  I find a lot of joy in helping others and a lot of peace as well.  I love teaching others how to be crafty!


So who were your favourite teachers?

Post your favourite stories about them here! :)

Getting Organized!

Did you know the first week of October was Getting Organized week?  It's also Customer Service week too!

I try my best to be organized, because with a whirl wind life like ours we have to be!

So I've done a little research on the internet for some ideas to share with you to help you get in touch with your creative mojo!

Enjoy!

2010/2011 New Catalogue and Idea Book is here!

The Wait is Over!!! Stampin' Up! has released their NEW Australian Stampin' Up! catalogue!!! There is a great variety of beautiful stamps and Designer Series Papers that will make your heart sing! If you would like one of these beautiful and inspiring catalogues just email me your contact details and I'll be happy to get on of these little beauties in the mail for you! You can order from it starting today!

You can also view this catalogue by clicking on the cover image above or on the right hand column. But if you would love to have this beautifully artsy catalogue in your hot little hands just give me a call 0419 410 255, email me or leave me a comment below. If you live in the Moranbah area you can pick up your copy or I can drop it in to you. Outside of the Mornabah area? No probelms! I'm happy to post it to you any where in Australia or for the actual postage. Too Easy!

It's also easy to place your order too. Just call me or email me and I will process your order in a flash! I can have your order sent straight to your door. I accept payment by credit card, direct deposit, or pay pal.

Why order from me?

Fast delivery - Individual orders are placed same day and sent directly from the warehouse. Hostess orders are delivered the day they arrive and are sorted.

Great Customer Service - I am available to take your call if you have any questions, need advice or in the rare event of an item needing to be returned.

To contact me by Phone: 0419 410 255

To contact me by email: shawnnitafairbairn@gmail.com

My favourite Summertime Stamping set

I've been asked by a friend to pick my favourite summer time Stampin' Up! Stamp set! Oh How hard it was to choose! But I finally picked the Cheep Talk Set (Item # 115770).

As I am a lover of birds and flowers I just couldn't pass up this cute little stamp set.

and here is some matching Designer Series Paper DSP to go with this cute, funky stamp set!

{Good Morning Sunshine, Item# 113966}

Have you started thinking about what summer memories you are going to document this summer? Why not add these cute little stamp sets and DSP to your summer wish list!

Christmas is only a few short months away, and who doesn't love a nice surprise even if you planned it!

Speaking of Surprises, check back tomorrow for some new exciting things that Stampin' Up! will have to offer!

If you would like to order any of the things you have seen here, please don't hesitate to contact me: email: shawnnitafairbairn@gmail.com or Mobile: 0419 410 255