First Clothing Sale!!

This month i'm doing something a little different - i've been having so much fun with all of my sewing that i'm going to be having my very first sale weekend on the facebook site! The theme is 'pleats and pinnies' and it's going to feature items for boys as well as girls!!!

I will be doing a giveaway on opening night - a $15 voucher to spend on any of my items on sale :D To enter, get on the facebook site and share the image above around, being sure to link it back to the facebook site!!

Watch this space for previews of what will be available on the night!!

Easter Crop-a-Thon @ SFS

Wow, i have never seen so many challenges in one place as i have over at Scrapbooking From Scratch this Easter long weekend!!! They are having an Easter Crop-a-Thon and there are 3 new challenges every day PLUS kids scrapbooking challenges too!!!

So, i thought i'd update you with all the challenges so far here in one space!! There will be more tomorrow and you have until Saturday 6th April to complete them to go in the running for a prize :D

OK, so the Good Friday Challenges are:

Colour Challenge: Green, Pink & Red

Quote Challenge: "Life is good:

Sketch Challenge:

Easter Saturday Challenges:

Colour Challenge: Black, White, Aqua/Turquoise  AND one more colour of your choice

Quote Challenge: "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters." Audrey Hepburn

Sketch Challenge with bonus criteria - use mist, paint or textured medium on your background for an extra entry into the draw:

And today's challenges - Easter Sunday Chalenges:

Colour Challenge: Brown, red and blue - in any shades!!

Quote Challenge:

Today you have a choice as I cannot pick my favourite out of these A.A Milne Quotes

“How do you spell 'love'?" - Piglet
"You don't spell it...you feel it." - Pooh”
― A.A. Milne

“Sometimes,' said Pooh, 'the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
― A.A. Milne

“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
― A.A. Milne

BONUS - complete a page for each quote and go in a draw to win an ALPHA pack [includes Thickers, OA Mini Market & Glitz Mini alphas] - pages due April 6th

Sketch Challenge:

Plus, there are a couple of Bonus Challenges!!!

**Charms Creations is offering a free pack, just by recording which challenges you have done in the thread on the forum**

**Use a Charms Creations embellie and let Charm know on the forum for your chance to win a set of 3 chevron's**

**Quote: "Be yourself - everyone else is taken"**

Good luck everyone!! So much inspiration isn't it!!!!

April Class Timetable

The class timetable for April is up! Here it is - if you want more details, please click on the 'classes' tab above :D

The second series of sewing classes is starting the first week of April!! Book now!!

Here's a sneak of Kit Scrap class:

March Classes

It's a little late, but the timetable for March is now up and here it is:

The sewing classes are full at this stage, but i will be starting a new series once i have enough people on the list, so if you are keen, please let me know your availability and i will put you on the list.

Here's a sneak of the stamp-a-stack class:

And here's a sneak of the Kit Scrap class:

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!!

Well, my 200 likers giveaway turned into a 300 likers giveaway - WOW!!!!!! As a HUGE thanks to everyone who entered, i'd like to offer you all 20% off an orders emailed through to me by the end of the weekend :D

So, i did the draw this morning (with the help of my cute little cousin)

And the winners are:

Jenelle Smith, with a size 2 pillowslip dress & Jade Pages with size 4 shorts!!

I can't wait to start on these items :D I need the winners to contact me via email asap.

Look forward to rewarding you all with a 20% discount this weekend. Get hunting in my fabric album and decide what you would like me to make!! I'll also be uploading some corduroy for a few winter outfits over the weekend too :D 

200 Facebook Likers Giveaway!!!

***It has been brought to my attention that the way I was running my giveaway is against Facebook policy so I have had to change it. If you have already commented on my Facebook page, you will still go on the draw, but you can earn an extra entry by commenting on this blog post too****

Well, recently my facebook page hit 200 likers, and to celebrate i'm doing a giveaway!! You have until the end of February to comment on this blog post. I'd love for you to visit the Olive Roses Creations facebook page  and like that as well if you have a chance!!

I'm giving away either a pair of shorts or a pillowslip dress - you need to tell me which you would like, what size, and what fabric - check out my fabric album on my facebook page to choose!!

If the page hits 300 likes before the end of the giveaway, i'll giveaway one of each!!! So head over to my page and now and get commenting!! Be sure to 'like' my page to increase your chance of winning!!!

I'm heading up to Mooloolabah this week with my family so unfortunately no sewing will be done for a week or so - please be patient with me as i am filling orders as quickly as i can :D

New Catalogue Time!!!

Well, it's been a bit exciting in the Stampin' Up! world this year!! We started the year with the huge clearnace racks and then the sale-a-bration promotion commenced January 22nd. Today the new seasonal catalogue is being released!! You can view it online now!!

There's so much great stuff in this new catalogue!! It's pretty hard to just choose one, but i'd say my favourite item so far is the Artisan Embellishment set!! It's such a great set if you are a scrapbooker - and matches the Artisan Patterned Papers so perfectly!!

I love it so much that this is what this month's 'Kit Scrap' classes are based on!! All of my Valentine's classes have elements of the Artisan range too :D

Keep an eye on my blog over the new few weeks for more sneaks of the new catalogue including samples that i've made!!

Remember that whenever you place an order with me right now you will get a free gift for every $100 you spend - you can choose from lots of different stamp sets, punches, patterned paper and even some of the regular range items!!

The Rainbow Twirl Dress

If you've been visiting my facebook page lately, you would have noticed my new favourite creation - the rainbow twirl dress!!

Isn't it amazing? Here's my (small!!) 18 month old trying it out:

I can assure you that she just LOVES it!!!

This dress is a Boo! Designs pattern which she has graciously allowed to be reproduced by small businesses :D

The torso section is elasticated (shirred, for anyone who wants to get technical!!!) and the straps are tie up straps, so it will grow with your child!!

The dress comes in 2 sizes - small (1-5) and large (4-8). It starts out ankle length and will end up knee length, for years of twirling fun!!!

Fabrics may vary from dress to dress, but it will always be a rainbow of colours. You may request it to have the red or blue end of the spectrum at the top. If you would prefer a monochromatic dress, e.g. Different shades/prints of purple this may also be requested in your order. 

Small size is $45 and large is $55. Current lead time is 3 weeks and pickup is from Springfield or I can post anywhere in Australia for $7.85. 

New Year, New Direction

Well, welcome to 2013!! I know i'm a couple of weeks late, but i've been trying to sort out what direction i want Olive Roses Creations to take this year!

I've decided that i will no longer be taking on any formal wear alterations as i'd like to concentrate on special orders, in particular children's clothing!! My children's clothing is now being sold at the popular facebook page "Joey's Corner", as well as the "Olive Roses Creations" facebook page :D I will still be doing basic alterations, like basic hems and zipper replacements. 

As far as classes go, i'll be concentrating on 3 main classes each month, with extras popping up when special events (like Valentine's day) come along. These three classes are:

Kit Scrap - $25 per class including all products needed to create 2 12"x12" in class, with lots of extra's to take home! Products will be from coordinating ranges in the Stampin' Up! catalogues, in particular the 'Simply Scrapin' Kits' which you can find on pages 166-168 in the main catalogue.

Here is a sneak of the February Kit Scrap class - using some of the lovely new papers and embellishments that are being released in the new seasonal catalogue on Feb 1st!!

Stamp-a-stack - $15 per class (redeemable for product on the day) including everything you need to make approx. 10 cards. The idea is that you make several of the one design so you always have cards on hand!

Here's a look at the January stamp-a-stack class - which you still have a chance to join in on because it got postponed to Thursday 31st January :D

Sew like a pro - This is a new class starting in Feb! These classes will be fortnightly and starting right from the beginning with machine sewing!! I'm very excited about these classes, as it's really such a dying skill that can be so useful to you and your family. Imagine being able to take up and let down your kids pants and get an extra season out of clothing!!! Or make something special for a friend/family member for birthdays and Christmas!!

These classes will be following the skill level of the attendees. It will start teaching basics and then lead into more complicated skills through project based classes.

Don't forget to keep an eye on the 'timetable' tab, plus some new exciting tabs will be popping up in the near future!!

Christmas made easy with Stampin' Up!

How are you going with your Christmas shopping? Do you have some crafty people in your life that you think would like a little Stampin' Up! goodness? I've been flicking through the catalogue (which can be viewed online at www.stampinup.com.au at any time, or you can purchase a catalogue from me for $7) and i thought i'd give you some ideas to help out with your Christmas shopping!!! I can have your goodies delivered directly to you if you would like!! Or i can get them delivered here and then get them to you :D

First up, i thought i'd address your Christmas card needs!!! For some quick and easy photo insert cards you can go for the "Noel Notes Simply Sent" kit:

This kit is $23.95 and is enough to make 8 photo cards - including the cards, card liners, envelopes and envelop liners - plus some taffeta ribbon!! Page 17 of the holiday catalogue.

If you'd like to make some hand-made cards, why don't you join me at my house in Springfield for a Christmas stamp-a-stack workshop - $15 for all the materials you need to make around 10 cards plus some tags!! The last workshop i have is Saturday 15th December from 2pm.

Beginner and experienced scrappers alike would love a "Simply Scrappin' Kit" from Stampin' Up! for Christmas!!



These kits are $34.95 and include 3 12"x12" sheets of cardstock stickers, 6 sheets 12"x12" double sided papers and 8 sheets of 12"x12" cardstock!! There are 4 to choose from and they can be found on pages 167-168 of the catalogue.

Scrapbookers would love Stampin' Up! packs of patterned paper too!!

These gorgeous packs are $18.95 for 12 sheets of 12"x12" double sided papers - 6 different designs. There is also some specialty paper packs for $21.95 and of course our Colour collection paper stacks for $37.95 (a bargain for 40 sheets!!!) Pages 162-165 of the catalogue. My personal favourite is the Natural Composition Specialty papers.

Cardmakers love simple stamp sets with lots of varied greetings!! Page 144 of the catalogue has 3 little beauties, starting at just $25.95!! One of these stamp sets plus an ink pad would make a fantastic gift for the budding cardmaker!! And don't forget to throw in a set of our lovely whisper white cardstock which gives the perfect stamped finish!!

A great gift for the beginner cardmaker can be found on page 151 of the catalogue - colour basics - mixed card stock packs and ink pad packs!! Or even some matching ribbons. Talk to me about ribbon splits if you'd rather not purchase a whole roll of the same colour :D


And i havent' forgotten the kids either!! What kid doesn't like to stamp!! How about a simple set who's name says it all - "Mouthwatering" - so much fun, and don't forget that you could create some fun things with them while they are in bed!! Page 48 of the catalogue from $28.95.

And there's great stamps for the boys from dinosaurs to diggers, but check out this great space set on page 65, from $39.95! You'll be able to make boys cards for all ages with this set, while they stamp along with them!! This set would be great for scrapbooking little boys too!

Little girls will love all of the lovely flowers and butterfly's you'll find all through the Stampin' Up! catalogue, but here's one that really grabbed my eye, on page 67, from $33.95. I can really see cards for girls of all ages made out of this set too - think hells and bags!! So fun :D

So there you go, a few ideas for Christmas pressies!! Hope i've given you some inspiration!! To place an order, email me or call/text me on 0410 652 632. If you think a class or product voucher would be more appropriate, we can talk about that too :D

December is upon us!!

Well, December is upon us and hasn't 2012 flown by!!! Escape the stress, by joining me for a class. I'm only doing papercraft classes this month as there is so much to do with Christmas upon us!! Here's the timetable for December, and you can get more information by clicking on the 'home classes' tab up the top.

Our '25 Days of Christmas' mini album class series started last night, and we had so much fun!! We have a lovely bunch of ladies working on this album, and there is still enough supplies for 1 more person, if you'd still like to join us - i can arrange a separate class to catch you up on what you have missed :D I've been busy working on next week's class today and it's looking fab - i'm so excited!!

I've added a new class to the calendar this month, and i think it's going to excite you!!! Stampin' Up! have a fabulous range of scrapbooking kits called 'Simply Scrappin' Kits' (pages 167-8 in the catalogue) and i'd love to walk you through them!! I'll be selecting 1 kit each month and creating lovely layouts based on these kits!!! I couldn't resist starting with the "Pinwheels on Parade" kit this month as it's just such a lovely kit, with elements such as pinwheels, banners and artisan tags, which are just a few of my favourite things in scrapbooking right now!! 

You can choose from the 'budget' kit, which is $20 and is a half kit, or the 'spare no expense' kit, which is the whole kit and $40 for the class - i will be teaching both classes at the same time and there will be enough to create what i show you in class from both kits, but the 'spare no expense' kit will give you more leftovers to play with when you get home :D

If you'd like to join me for this class (Monday 17th Dec 7:30-10pm) you'll need to let me know by 10th Dec AT THE LATEST so that i can order enough for the class!!

Enjoy perusing the timetable and deciding which class you want to do - or book in for all of them!!

25 Days of Christmas Mini Album Classes

Hello to my lovely crafty friends!!

Have you ever wanted to do a '25 days of Christmas' mini album and just didn't know where to start, or have you started one and not finished it, so therefore you don't want to start another?

This year i'm going to be running a series of workshops to put together a '25 days of Christmas' mini album. I've done one the last 2 years, and it's a fabulous keepsake, especially capturing all the little things that the kids say and do and traditions that you are developing in your family.

The workshops would be in my Springfield home at the same time once a week from the last week in November to the first week in January (excluding the week of Christmas), so we can start the album early and put the finishing touches on it in Jan!! I'm thinking a weeknight might be good.

The total cost is $100, and a $50 deposit would be required to book so i can go ahead and order some things straight away. I'm going to do it, regardless of how many people i get interested, but the more people i have, the better the class will be. So, if you're keen get some friends along too - that way you'll get more split between you all to play with!! All materials will be provided for this price and it will be over 5 classes. If you miss a class, or can't make it to the classes at all - even if you're interstate - i can send you the class instructions weekly via email :D You'll just have to pay about $10 extra for postage.

I'll be using the new Sn@p! albums which you can choose the colour of - Brown, Green or Orange. I'll have to order them pretty soon to make sure i have them all for the workshops though. I think Brown will work best with what i have in mind, so that's what i'll be ordering for myself :D

You can see an example of my album from last year in this online album, but this years one will be a bit different, with the divided pocket pages - and the album it comes in will make it much more finished too :D

http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn269/kas85/25%20Days%20of%20Christmas%202011/

I really hope to get this one going, and i'd like to order the albums this week if possible. I'll also set up a private facebook page for the members of the class so we can keep contact with each other and i can give you extra little hints as we go along!!

If you are keen for this class, drop me a line at kylie.smith@me.com and i'll get you started with this awesome and very exciting project!!!

November Class Calendar and Baby & Kids Market

Well, i've finally found the time to get the November class schedule up!!!

Check out the "Home Classes" tab for more info.

I'll be attending the Baby & Kids Market this Sunday, 4th November at Springlake Hotel. I hope you can join me!! It's all happening from 9am until 12 noon and there will be heaps of children and baby related products!!! I'm sure you'll have a lovely time if you join me :D

October Home Class Timetable is now up!

I've been a bit slack with organising home-based classes lately, but i'm back on board!!! You can find the full schedule for October here. There's a good mix of sewing and scrapbooking classes in there! If there is something you would like to see that's not there, please let me know!

May Sale

Well, i've been working pretty hard for this month's sale, and i think you'll be excited too!!

Please send your orders through to me at kylie.smith@me.com

Now, to make it nice and easy, each pack is $5. But you can knock $1 off your order for each extra pack you buy. So:

1 pack - $5
2 packs - $9
3 packs - $13
and so on.

Also if this is your first purchase from me, postage is free!!

OK, i'll start with my buttons:

Duckies 23mm - random selection of 5 buttons

Love Candy 23mm - random selection of 5 buttons

Ladybird Pack - 19mm, 23mm and 28mm buttons, 30mm yo-yo plus 2 matching red buttons

Only 3 packs available

Purple Floral Pack - 2 30mm yo-yos and 2 matching bottle toppers

Only 5 packs available

Elegance Bottle Toppers

Only 2 available

Fishy Friends Bottletoppers (Fish & Penguins)

Only 3 available 

Forest Friends Bottletoppers (Panda, Racoon & Owl)

Only 3 available

Jungle Friends Bottletoppers (Tiger, Frog & Parrot)

Only 3 available

Hope you have found something you like here!!

Sew, Sew, Sew...

I thought i'd share some of the sewing projects i've been working on today!!

I've had lots of mending and alterations lately, but also a very fun special order - which has turned into something a little bigger!!

I had a customer ask me to make a Thomas the Tank Engine bucket hat for their toddler. I instantly thought "Hey, if i'm making one, why not make a few more - at the very least, Calvin will love one!!" And boy does he!!! He's hardly taken it off him!! I have made 5 so far, one for Calvin, 3 pre-orders and 1 which sold within a few hours of me posting it on my Facebook page!!

Aren't they so cute? I've been shopping for more fabric this week and got some Spiderman and Dora, along with some lovely floral fabrics for girls plus some great bright cars and trucks fabric for boys (i'd say Calvin is going to want one of them too!!!) I'm itching to start them, but i am concentrating on my embellishments this week, preparing for the sale.

If you'd like to order one of these fabulous hats, please email me - they are $20 and can be posted within Australia for $3, or picked up from Springfield (Brisbane)

If you have something else in mind that you have been thinking about getting made, let me know and i can send you a quote and some fabric options!!

Just a reminder that my embellishment sale is on this Friday - 4th May. I'll be posting it here around noon (hopefully!!!) and then over at the Scrapbooking Top 50 Crafters Markets in the evening, so check in Friday arvo to get first dibs!!!

May Embellishments Sale This Friday!!!

I've been a busy girl creating some fun embellishments for my next sale - and it's going to be this Friday (5th May). I thought i would have it coincide with the Scrapbooking Top 50 Crafters Markets!! I'll be posting it here first though - hoping to have it up around noon, so that my blog followers get 'first dibs'.

Here's a little bit of what i'm going to have on sale - very different to what i've had before!!

Do you see anything you like? Make sure you check back here on Friday then!! I'm going to be doing lots more fabric buttons and yo-yo's too - i'll be a busy bee with them all week :D

Before i head off this arvo, i just thought i'd give a shout out to the Scrap The Girls Challenge Blog - i'm a sponsor there this month!! If you'd like to score a lovely pack of my goodies for free, make sure you're playing along there this month!! The challenge this month is a quote challenge:

"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. 

You know whatever you do, they'll still be there." Amy Li

I like this challenge because so many of the challenge sites have mothers day challenges this month - so it's nice to focus on sisters!! Good luck with the challenge and see you Friday!!!

February 2012 Sale

OK, this month my sale is taking on a different form. All embellishments you see today can be ordered as is, or you can request a colour combo of your own! I will be making them all to order, so there will be a lead time of about a week after payment is received :D

If you would like to order anything, please email your order to kylie.smith@me.com. I will send you DD details and estimated delivery (based on other orders received). 

First up we have some silk flowers
$5 for a set of 3 - 1 large (~3.5" across) and 2 small (~2" across)

Next is a really great set of boy embellishments

$5 for 4 cog bottletops

January Release

So sorry that this didn't go up sooner people!!! I think i underestimated just how busy i was going to be today!! Anyway, onto the sale. Just a few items for sale this month, since there is still quite a bit left from last month. If you would like to order anything from last month to be sent with your order from this month, please include that in your order. 

Just a reminder about how my sales work - it's a first in best dressed system, so have a look at what i've got for sale, then send me an email at kylie.smith@me.com with a list what you would like to order. I'll then email you back with the total including postage, along with my bank details so you can direct deposit the amount. Once payment is received, i'll send your oder your way - couldn't be easier!!!

Now, for the exciting part - for your first order, you get FREE POSTAGE!!!!  Also, all orders over $10 will receive a bonus 'ugly button' - that will look something like this:

Onto tonight's sale items. I've gone with a Purple and Blue/Aqua theme this month and i hope you'll be as excited about the outcomes as i am!! Just a note, that the blue/aqua clay is a little see through and a bit motley - that's all part of it's charm though, i think :D

Funky Flowers Set $3.50

Includes 4 'double' buttons (~3cm), 2 paperclip buttons (~1cm) and a large paper/fabric/hand crochet flower (~5cm)
**Also includes 2m of the cotton used for the crocheted flower (not pictured)**

Basic Buttons Set $3.50

Includes 4 large 'double' buttons (~3cm); 4 medium purple buttons (~2cm) and 2 small blue/aqua buttons (~1cm)

Tissue Paper Flower Set $2.50

Includes large aqua scallop flower (~5cm) and 3 smaller blue flowers (1-2cm)

Told you it was a small sale!! Please be sure to check out last month's sale items i case there was something you missed that you need to add :D