Crafting with Cazz

Stampin’Up demonstrator Cazz Boylan demonstrates her love of craft!

International Women’s Day Breakfast with Jane Milburn!

This morning along with 160 guests we celebrated Internationals Women’s Day! This lovely breakfast was organised by our local Zonta Club.

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For those who haven’t heard about Zonta before it is an International Service Organisation with the mission of advancing the status of women.

Our local branch is an active force in our community, contributing by way of service and advocacy projects. They support many local projects including Edon Place, bursary awards for students and supply the local hospital with much needed breast pillows for our breast cancer patients.

Also each year with the help of Shalom College Students (my boys included) make up birthing kits that provide a clean and safe birthing environment for mothers and their babies in developing countries.

If you are interested in joining Zonta they are recruiting new members now. Contact your local Zonta Club to make a difference.

The lovely Jane Milburn author of Slow Clothing.

Today we were so fortunate to have the amazing Jane Milburn speaking to us about Textile Beat! With an agricultural scientist and journalistic back ground she made for a very interesting and informative speaker.

As a paper crafter it was so fascinating to hear about her take on Slow Clothing. A philosophy or way of thinking in regard to how we purchase our clothing and how we find meaning in the clothes we wear.

I absolutely loved her creative approach to the way we dress, to embrace natural fibres and up cycle exisiting natural fibre garments for not only pleasure but for sustainability. Also her techniques of recreating an outfit out of something already hanging in your cupboard was fab!

I am looking forward to reading her book on Slow Clothing to learn more about this idea/way of life.

Janes book Slow Clothing can be purchased here – https://textilebeat.com/slow-clothing/

I was fortunate to catch up with so many gorgeous and hard working women who inspire me every day!

It was a wonderful event to celebrate how incredible and resilient women truly are!

Teresa, Lianne and I! It was so lovely catching up x
The gorgeous Carolyn who I was lucky enough to meet today! x

Happy International Women’s Day!

Here’s to strong women.

May we know them.

May we be them.

May we raise them!

Love

Cazzy xo

My girly fix!

How stunning is the All My Love Suite?

Isn’t this suite absolutely stunning!

As the mum of four sons sometimes a girl just needs a little pink in her life! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being the mum to these handsome lads but Im out voted, my clothes line is full of jocks and socks and my home is geared completely around the men in my life …. barring my Craft Room.

So when I saw this suite I knew I had to have it so I could get my girly fix. Its such a romantic Suite, perfect for Engagement cards, wedding cards and birthday cards!

My crafters loved this pop up card which could be fold flat for mailing.

I love creating cards but there is nothing nicer then to have a gift box or bag to pop your gift in to compliment it. I find it hard to create just a card based class so there is always a 3D project in the mix!

Most of my crafters know by now that the Simply Scored is my all time favourite class tool! I love that I can create so many different projects with it and it costs only $50.

One of the projects we created in last months Coffee, Cake, Create class.

Instructions on how to re create this gorgeous little suitcase!

You will need one piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock measuring 10 3/4″ x 7 1/2″
With the long side at the top of your Simply Scored, score at 1 1/4″, 4 3/4″, 6″ and 9 1/2″
With the short side at the top score at 1 1/4″ and 6 1/4″

Burnish with your Bone Folder on all score lines.

Using your Snips cut up each of the smaller lines on both the long sides. Assemble your base with TomBow Glue and then adhere your lid together.

Adhere your ¾” strip of All my Love Designer Series Paper to your 1” cardstock, this will be your handle.

Score this piece at ¾” on each end.
To decorate you will need six 1″ punched circles.

Punch your six 1″ circles and then fold into half and then then again to give your quarter score lines to decorate the edges of your boxes. You will need to Cut your circle punches accordingly into ¾ of a circle, halves and quarter circles to create the corner savers on your mini suitcase.

This is such a cute and easy little project and I hope you love recreating it too!

If you liked that project then I know you are going to LOVE this one! Stampin’Up is offering this sweet deal for you to recreate these gorgeous pillow box gifts!

Note- sentiment can be changed to suit!

Purchase the products to make this project and you’ll immediately qualify for the following FREE Sale-A-Bration item used to make the project:

The stunning Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets!

Click here to purchase yours now!

For $105 You will receive the following items –
* Forever Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set
* All My Love Designer Series Paper
* Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
* Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Tuxedo Black Memento Pad
* Whisper White 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon
* Kraft Pillow Boxes

How amazing is that! Plus you will have plenty of paper, ribbon inks and that stunning stamp set to recreate more projects!

Don’t forget there is also stunning Dies to coordinate with this set !

https://www3.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/148526/lovely-flowers-edgelits-dies?dbswdemoid=4014757

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you loved these projects as much as I do!

Drop me a line if you recreate and of the projects shown! I’d love to see your spin on it!

Love

Cazz xo

Crafting With Cazz 2019 Occasions Catalogue Designer Series Paper Share!

Wow there are so many beautiful Designer Series Paper in the 2019 Occasions Catalogue that I’ve decided to do a Paper Share. I want every single Designer Series pack but like most people I cant afford the price tag! So lets do a Paper Share!!! 

What is a paper share?  A paper share is where you will receive a sample  of every paper design from the new catalogue. How awesome is that?  

You will receive one 6″x 6″ sheet of each design from the following Designer Series Paper Packs.

  • All My Love DSP – 6 sheets
  • Floral Romance Specialty Paper – 4 sheets 
  • How Sweet it is – 6 sheets
  • Happiness Blooms – 6 sheets 
  • Gingham Gala 6×6″ (One sheet of each colour)
  • Needlepoint Nook – 6 sheets
  • Classic Garage 6″x6″ – 12 sheets 

In all you will receive 45 – 6 x 6 sheets of designer series or specialty paper for only $25 ( including postage and handling)

Double the DSP Share  $50

If you would like a Double Share of the designer series paper thats absolutely fine. I can cut your designer paper sheets into 6 x 12″ size. (Except for the Gingham Gala 6 x 6 and Classic Garage 6 x 6, you will get double sheets of those since they are pre cut. 

I will be placing an order on February 28th 2019 which will take a week to get to me! I will then chop each pack up and package them all into bundles . Each order will then be shipped out to you.  You can expect your special order delivered to you door by the 2nd week in March.

Anyone is welcome to join my paper share. If you would like to join please note I can only ship within Australia. If you would like to sign up complete the form on my 2019 Occasions DSP Share page or email the following information to [email protected]

  • Your first and last name
  • the email address that is connected to your Paypal account. I can only accept Paypal for payment unless you are already and existing customer.
  • Please be sure to send your emails to [email protected] or fill out the form on my share page.

Deadline to sign up for my share is the 1st of March!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping,

Love Cazzy x

To order your box of Stampin’Up! happiness delivered directly to your door your click here – Shop now 

Don’t forget to use this months HOSTESS CODE  FGMDUTQW with any order under $250! Your order will automatically be entered into this months customer draw!

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!®

Did you know by joining my team you get to choose $315 worth of products for only $169! Thats $146 of products for free! Plus there is no obligation to host parties or sell products.

If you have ANY questions about joining up, please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember that you have no obligation to sell AND you get 20% off all of your purchases after you join…. once you see this new catalogue you are going to need the 20% off!

Ice block gift card holder!

I was recently commissioned to create some gift card holders!  Tammy was about to embark on an amazing cruise with her friends and family and wanted to give an ice cream gift card to each of them.

When she first approached me to create these little cuties I thought it was such a lovely gift idea that I wanted to make them extra special! 

I love how they have turned out! That pop of colour makes my heart happy! 

This is why I love working with Stampin’Up! products its so easy to create beautiful projects!

I hope her family and friends love them as much as I do! 

Keep an eye out for my next blog where I am offering an exciting paper share from the new 2019 Occasions Catalogue.

Happy Stamping, 

Love Cazzy xo 

To order your Stampin’Up! box of happiness click here – Shop now 

Don’t forget to use this months HOSTESS CODE  397FHFY with any order under $250! Your order will automatically be entered into this months customer draw!

Thinking of signing up? You can choose to receive this amazing tote bag as part of your joining offer!!

Our gorgeous new tote bag only available to new demonstrators!


If you are thinking about joining to get one… I would SERIOUSLY be ready to join on the 3rd of January if you can as the bags ran out in two weeks for the demonstrator pre-order in the South Pacific….

You have TWO options when you join during Sale-a-Bration.

Option ONE – NO TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY PRODUCT you want and pay only $169

(plus free postage too)

Option TWO – I WANT THE TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY product you want PLUS the exclusive Tote bag and pay only $210 (plus free postage)

If you have ANY questions about joining up, please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember that you have no obligation to sell AND you get 20% off all of your purchases after you join…. once you see this new catalogue you are going to need the 20% off! hahahahaO

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!

Crafting With Cazz Christmas Party!

Each year I hold a fun filled Christmas party as a way of recognising my beautiful team and thanking my amazing customers for their support over the year.

It’s also the day where I draw the winner of the fabulous BigShot! 

Every customer that spends $50 or more over the year or attends my workshops are automatically entered into the draw to win this amazing prize!

Some of my gorgeous team and customers! Such a beautiful group of women! I love them all! 

We all gathered in my home for Christmas celebrations.  Everyone bought a plate of delicious festive fair and I think its safe to say that everyone walked out a little heavier haha. 

I wanted to recognise my beautiful team for all of their hard work over the year. I had these festive drink cups embellished with their names and some delicious chocolates because who doesn’t love chocolate right? They were created by one of my lovely customers and friend Naomi! 

Aren’t they cute! I love that they are craft room friendly too! 

After sampling the delicious fare we played some Christmas games that left us all guessing until the very end who would be the winner! 

Here are some of my gorgeous guests! 

Jess & Heidi
Rosie and Sue
Shaunnagh & Alyce
Sal our Christmas fairy 
Amanda & Karen ( sorry this pic was too funny not to share) 

A huge thank you to Oni who helped with making the day run so smoothly! I couldn’t have done it without her x

Sue winner of my Christmas game with Oni!
Judi & Emma

I went live on Facebook to draw the winner of this years BigShot! Liz our lucky winner had been shopping up a storm in recent months to create some beautiful cards to give as gifts for Christmas. It was so lovely that it went to a home that I know  will absolutely love it and put it to good use!

Congratulations to Liz who was the winner of my BigShot Competition! 
The Big Shot,  Lucky Door Prize and Raffle! 
Sue was also our winner of the raffle! I was so excited for her! 

Thank you to everyone that came and made this day so special!

To my amazing team you all know how excited I am to see you smashing your goals. I am so proud of you all!

To my beautiful customers and class attendees thank you not only for supporting my little business but also for your friendships that fill my heart to the brim!  

Happy Stamping

Love Cazzy 

Don’t forget to use this months HOSTESS CODE  397FHFY when ordering to go into this months draw! Shop now 

The gorgeous new tote bag! This darling bag will only be available to new recruits! 

If you are thinking about joining to get one… I would SERIOUSLY be ready to join on the 3rd of January if you can as the bags ran out in two weeks for the demonstrator pre-order in the South Pacific….

You have TWO options when you join during Sale-a-Bration.

Option ONE – NO TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY PRODUCT you want and pay only $169

(plus free postage too)

Option TWO – I WANT THE TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY product you want PLUS the exclusive Tote bag and pay only $210 (plus free postage)

If you have ANY questions about joining up, please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember that you have no obligation to sell AND you get 20% off all of your purchases after you join…. once you see this new catalogue you are going to need the 20% off! hahahaha

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!

Crafting With Cazz has a ball at the Mumma’s Nest Markets!

I stepped out of my comfort zone last month and joined 60 other creative stall holders to share my love of Stampin’Up! Boy did I have fun! 

Here I am with the lovely Di one of the amazing staff of our local Creative Regions. She was the epitome of Christmas Spirit. 

It was such a wonderful market that ran over two days. I met so many amazing new people who had either not seen Stampin’Up! before or had missed it terribly! It was so lovely seeing how excited they became looking at all the new products!

As you can imagine I loved every minute. There is nothing nicer then being able to share all of the new products and upcoming Sale-A-Bration Catalogue! 

Plus who doesn’t love creating goodies for Christmas, I know I do!

Here is some pictures of my stall from the day! 

I am super exciting about our upcoming event to celebrate Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’UP!s once a year mega sale! 

This will be a whole day of crafting and showcasing all the new products from the Catalogues.  There will be 3 sessions of creating ,plus free time for your own creations. 

Tickets are $80 which includes your Gift Bag including the new catalogue, goodies, lucky door tickets, three sessions of craft, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea plus more! 

Make sure if you would like to join us that you rsvp before the 3rd of January to reserve your spot and goodie bag.

Here are a few of the cards that were on sale! As most of you know I am time poor due to my silly heart so you will see almost all of these were created with the all inclusive kits in the Christmas Catalogue. The top two rows are from the Timeless Tiding’s set and the rest I created with the Santa’s Workshop Memories and More Kit.  I just love being able to whip up 20 cards without having to do anything other then stamp a sentiment and stick together! My kind of crafting! 

This little cutie is my niece Estelle! When I saw Jumping Jay’s  a gorgeous  local children’s boutique selling dresses in the same material I had made my skirt in I just had to purchase it! Isn’t she the sweetest! 

As the mum of four boys it was so lovely to be matching for the first time! I loved it!  

A huge thank you for everyone that stopped by, grabbed a catalogue or purchased from me! it sure was lovely meeting you all! 

Happy Stamping,

Love Cazzy xo 

Don’t forget to use this months HOSTESS CODE   397FHFY when ordering to go into this months draw! Shop now 

Would you love a Stampin’ Up!® Tote bag???

If you are thinking about joining to get one… I would SERIOUSLY be ready to join on the 3rd of January if you can as the bags ran out in two weeks for the demonstrator pre-order in the South Pacific….

You have TWO options when you join during Sale-a-Bration.

Option ONE – NO TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY PRODUCT you want and pay only $169

(plus free postage too)

Option TWO – I WANT THE TOTE BAG

Get $315 of ANY product you want PLUS the exclusive Tote bag and pay only $210 (plus free postage)

If you have ANY questions about joining up, please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember that you have no obligation to sell AND you get 20% off all of your purchases after you join…. once you see this new catalogue you are going to need the 20% off! hahahaha

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!

Stampin’Up Onstage Swaps Brisbane 2018

This weekend has been absolutely amazing, celebrating Stampin’Up!’s 30th Birthday! I have been at Stampin’Up Onstage Event in Brisbane where Stampin’Up! Demonstrators all come together and share what they LOVE whilst learning about new and beautiful products.

I had such an amazing time meeting up with my old Stampin’Up! friends and making a whole lot of new ones. There is nothing nicer then a room full of awesome energy of stampin’Up! demos who all love what they do. It was so special to celebrate and recognise those demonstrators who are achieving goals within their business.

There is just something so incredibly special about Stampin’Up! as a company, its almost as if your not working for them but working with them. The only way I can really explain it is that you become one of their extended family. I truly feel blessed to be a part of it.

Here are the swaps I created, these gorgeous little hexagon gift boxes were filled with chocolate M&M’s. Who doesn’t love chocolate right?

I found this tutorial by Julie at The Paper Pixie and knew it would be the perfect gift to swap with my fellow demonstrators. I ended up making 80 because I loved them so much!

 

Here are the items I used to create this darling little Gift Boxes.

Frosted Floral Cardstock Pack 

 

Frosted Floral Speciality Designer Series Paper 

Simply Scored 

 

Bone Folder

Tear and Tape Adhesive 

Whisper White 3/8″ Ribbon

 

Don’t Forget that by purchasing any order of $50 or more (excluding p/h) through my Online Store using this months HOSTESS CODE 232H6YSE you not only get placed into my monthly draw to win some gorgeous Stampin’Up Goodies but you are also entered into my Christmas Customer Appreciation Draw to win your very own BigShot!

This competition will be drawn live on my Facebook page!( Drawn mid December). See Terms and Conditions below.

 SHOP NOW TO WIN!

 

Swapping with other demonstrators is a lovely way to meet new friends and I love marvelling at their creativity. It’s also a great way to inspire you to create different things

Here are the beautiful swaps I received in return, aren’t they all just gorgeous!

 

 

Now is the perfect time of year to join my team! Get 20% off  all your Stampin’Up! Christmas goodies plus Its only $169 to join with your choice of $235 worth of products and a business starter kit! You also get to join my fabulous team! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! Don’t want to wait? Sign up here

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

Happy Stamping

Love Cazzy xo 

 

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!

Win a BigShot Terms and Conditions –

Place any order of $50 to enter the draw using the Hostess code up until the 15th of December,

Prize can not be exchanged for money/other products

Winner will be announced live on my Crafting With Cazz Facebook page on the 22nd of December.

 

Catch a Snowflake! – Limited Release

Let it snow! Oh thats right, we live in Australia and we are more likely to melt ourselves then actually see any snow or snowmen at Christmas.

However that doesn’t stop us from creating a beautiful snowy wonderland using this incredible assortment of products.

Stampin’Up! have launched these limited release products for the month of November only or until stocks run out!

With two beautiful Stamp Sets on offer, some gorgeous flocked paper that needs to be felt to be believe and then add to the mix some beautiful Snowflake Trinkets its made me believe that I am in snowy heaven!

 

    

 

Snow is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set! 

Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set 

 

You all know how much I love a good bargain and like to stretch my money as far as possible when it comes to buying Stampin’Up! products. So when they offered only one Die set that cuts images from both stamp sets they had me absolutely hooked! How pretty are they?

 

Snow Flake Thinlits Die

Snowflake Trinkets 

I know this picture does not do this beautiful paper any justice but if you could just take my word that it feels and looks like velvet! Its the perfect background for some beautiful snowflakes.

White Velveteen Paper 

Heres a short video showing all the new goodies! 

 

Happy Stamping,

Love Cazzy xo 

Don’t Forget that by purchasing any order of $50 or more( excluding p/h) through my Online Store using this months HOSTESS CODE 232H6YSE you not only get placed into my monthly draw to win some gorgeous Stampin’Up Goodies but you are also entered into my Christmas Customer Appreciation Draw to win your very own BigShot! This competition will be drawn live on my Facebook pape  ( Drawn mid December). See Terms and Conditions below.

 

  SHOP NOW TO WIN!

Its also the perfect time of year to join my team! Get 20% off  all your Stampin’Up! Christmas goodies plus Its only $169 to join with your choice of $235 worth of products and a business starter kit! You also get to join my fabulous team! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! Don’t want to wait? Sign up here

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

All images (c) of Stampin’Up!

Win a BigShot Terms and Conditions –

Place any order of $50 to enter the draw using the Hostess code up until the 15th of December,

Prize can not be exchanged for money/other products

Winner will be announced live on my Crafting With Cazz Facebook page on the 22nd of December.

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin’Up Global Recognition Awards and Me! Yippee!

Yesterday Stampin’Up! announced their Top Performing Demonstrators for  2017-2018.

I have always been so proud of those demonstrators who have been recognised in the past for all their hard work and achievements.

This year however I received a message from a fellow demonstrator and friend asking if I had checked out this years winners. Low and behold I was recognised in not one but two categories.

Quite frankly I couldn’t believe it! To some this might not be much but to me it was such wonderful moment!

This little mumma of four teenage boys and a really silly heart condition managed to achieve something that I thought was unachievable!

 

I ranked 13th in Australia for the Top 15 Recruiting Award and for this I thank all of my beautiful Team Members that made this award happen! My wonderful Crafting Connections Team are like a second family to me and they have always been a such a support to me and my business dreams.

My second recognition was that I placed 30th in the Overall Demonstrators Award in Australia. I still cant believe that I made the Top 50 Demonstrators in Australia. It still blows me away typing it. I think its rather special too as Stampin’Up celebrates its 30th Anniversary that I have achieved number 30 in Australia.  I will never forget it!

Do you know what the award means to me? It simply means that I have the most wonderful supportive and loyal customers who continue to support me and for that I am so incredibly thankful for you!

I also have to thank my beautiful family who although may not like crafting they support me in my dreams and aspirations.

It also means that I have a Team that LOVE Stampin’Up! as much as I do, who are not only caring and supportive but they are all amazing women in their own right! My team and I work well together and I am so proud of their own Stampin’Up! Achievements.

Next Saturday I will be In Brisbane for Stampin’Up Onstage where I get to walk across the stage in recognition! You wont be able to wipe the smile off my face as I am so excited!

So thank you so much to each and everyone of you that helped make this happen!

Happy Stamping 

Love Cazzy 

 

Don’t forget to use this months HOSTESS CODE  232H6YSE  when ordering to go into this months draw! Shop now 

Its the perfect time of year to join my team! Get 20% off  all your Stampin’Up! Christmas goodies plus Its only $169 to join with your choice of $235 worth of products and a business starter kit! You also get to join my fabulous team! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! Don’t want to wait? Sign up here

Need a catalogue? Message me on 0421027707 or [email protected] to receive your very own Happy Mail!

 

 

International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

The 15th of October is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

On this day parents and families across Australia will honour their babies who passed away from Miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

Did you know that one in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Thats 103,000 babies that pass away in in Australia every year.

Its such a staggering number.

For me this day is to honour our twins Riley and Finbar.

It was devastating that after three perfect pregnancies we lost our boys at 19 weeks gestation. We were told to go home and enjoy the three boys we already had.

Nothing prepares you to leave hospital without your baby or babies in our case.

People don’t talk about about miscarriage its almost like its a taboo subject. I honestly think there would be a little less grief if others came forward and talked about their little ones who had gone too soon. That feeling of utter loss could be shared and hearts could heal.  I am breaking the silence, I am 1 in 4!

I had a dear friend whom had lost multiple pregnancies in the past come up to the hospital when we lost our babies. She gifted me a beautiful card which had two darling little angels on the front.

She talked openly about the babies she had lost, time and time again. I felt like i was not alone any more. By sharing her grief we both felt a little lighter.

This card has always been on display in my home, not to make me sad ( sometimes it does)  but as a reminder that there were two little boys that left our family way too soon and that one day we will meet again.

So on this Remembrance day I hope everyone comes together to honour all of the little ones that were taken too soon.

With Love

Cazz Boylan Stampin' Up Demonstrator

Cazzy xo