Nicole Stalker

I only just realised that I haven’t shared my Stampin’ Up in Oz Secret Sister gift I received for January with you all yet. I’ve been side tracked preparing for my Sale-A-Bration Party on Saturday. If you’re interested in coming along you can find more details here, but you must let me know by tomorrow night otherwise I can’t guarantee I’ll have enough gifts ready. I do have some other gifts left over from past parties but I’d like to make you all something new.

For January the requirements were that we had to make 3 handmade gifts (1 could be a card) and to try and use the recipients favourite colour/s. I listed my favourite colour as Kiwi Kiss and mentioned that I liked all the In Colours. This is what I received.

The two smaller items where packed inside the large tin. I hadn’t seen these tins before but I’m told they will hold A4 cardstock. Doesn’t it all look wonderful.

The item on the left is a 2 year planner. I haven’t seen these around before either but it will come in very handy and I won’t need to carry my diary around in my handbag anymore as I can use this and I can see when I’m available and what I have on at a glance.  The item on the right is a chocolate slider and still has the Kit Kat inside. I did think it would definitely have been eaten by now but I’m trying to be good and cut out a lot of the rubbish I eat….(remember my goals post).

Thank you again Secret Sister if you are reading this. It was a wonderful gift to receive.

Till next time…..

Happy Stamping

That’s right it’s that wonderful time of year again when Stampin’ Up!® offer FREE stamp sets.

Starting from Monday 25th January through 31st March, 2010 you have 3 ways to earn those FREE stamps.

1. Spend $100AUD and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration set of your choice.

2. Host a workshop of at least $600AUD and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration set in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

3. Join Stampin’ Up!® during Sale-A-Bration and choose a FREE stamp set (excluding Hostess sets) from the Idea Book & Catalogue up to the value of $79.95AUD

If you’ve ever considered joining up now is the ideal time. For $324 you will receive up to $578.10 in products and that’s not including the business materials you will also receive. That’s a saving of up to $254.10 just in stamps, inkpads & other accessories.

I’d love for you to join my team and so I’m also offering another incentive to the first 3 people to join my team during Sale-A-Bration and that is a FREE Level 1 Hostess set of your choice. 

If you’d like further information on becoming a demonstrator in my team, book a workshop, like a Sale-A-Bration Brochure mailed out to you or would just like to place an order you can email me or phone on (02) 9620 9092 or 0418 218 467.

Happy Stamping

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12th January. From now until 28th February, 2010, Stampin’ Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Heart stamp set and donate it to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

In the past with these appeals that Stampin’ Up! have set up in times of need I have offered my demonstrator discount off the stamp set also and this time is no different. So if you wish to purchase this set it will only cost you $41.09 (Postage & Handling included) until the 28th February. Sale-A-Bration is starting on Monday 25th January (more in my next post about this) so why not include this stamp set in with a $100 order to qualify you for a FREE stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

To place an order with me you can phone on (02) 9620 9092 or 0418 218 467 or email nicole@nicolestalker.com.au Payment can be made by Credit Card or direct deposit.

I’ve never been one to make New Year’s Resolutions as like most I just don’t keep them. Instead I like to give myself a couple of goals to work towards. I try not to select things that are too far out of reach though or even the goals won’t be achieved…..hahaha.

So what are my goals for this year?

My Stampin’ Up business: 

1. I’d love to end the year having at least 4-6 people a month attend each of my 3 classes (Stamp-A-Stack, Technique & Project) which would mean I’ll have some ‘new customers’.
2. I’d also like to be doing at least 1 Workshop a month.
3. I’d love to have 3 – 6 downline.
4. I’d love to achieve all parts of Stampin’ Start this time around. I have till 30th June for this.
5. I’m aiming for a walk across the stage for Convention 2011. Seeing my sales figures all went back to $0 upon rejoining in December 2009 I think aiming for Convention 2010 will be a bit far out of my reach.
6. Use what I buy. Don’t horde it.

My personal life:

1. This year in June is my 40th and I’d love to lose between 5 – 10 kg before then and be on the right track to lose a total of 13 – 18kg in total by the end of the year. I want 2010 to be the year I get myself fit and healthy. I will be aiming to do this by eating healthy and exercising more not by meal replacement. May join Weight Watchers and attend meetings not try and do it online.
2. I want to spend more time doing fun things with my girls and hubby. 
3. Cut back dramatically on playing computer games. It’s such a time waster.
4. Be more organised. Don’t leave things till the last minute.

My blogging goals:

1. To post more regularly.
2. To post more than I did last year.
3. To leave more comments on the blogs I visit.

Stamping Group goals:

1. To participate more often.
2. Send more RAK/DAK cards out.
3. Send more Birthday cards.
4. Be more organised with Christmas Cards this year and have them in the post no later than December 1st like I did in 2008.

That’s what I have for now. I’m hoping listing them here for all to see will help me achieve them. I’m going to print this out and put it on the wall above my work table so it’s a constant reminder.

So do you have goals for 2010 you’d like to share. Maybe we can encourage each other……

So it’s another month and time for a new stamp set. This month I’ve used the Circle Circus stamp set and Bella Bleu DSP.

First off is the Fantasy/Stepper Box. Inside as you can see I’ve packed some little goodies for Sonia to play with. There’s a sample of Flower Fusion and Flower Fusion II Felt Flowers, some designer brads and some of the Corduroy Buttons that were available in the Spring Mini.

Then there is the card.

I’ve used one of the stamps from the Circle Circus stamp set randomly over the base card, added a Kraft scallop edge to either side of the Bella Bleu DSP and the strips of Kraft are the left over from the scallop edge (why waste them….). The main embellishment is one of the larger Circle Circus images which I’ve added a Build-A-Brad to which was created using one of the smaller images.  The sentiment is from Basic Phrases.

The final item was the lolly container packed with yummy caramel lollies.

So there’s the first package sent for November. See you tomorrow for part 2……

Happy Stamping