Catherine Duffy

Life is Short.

January 17 is a hard day for me. And my family.

35 years ago my dad died. Big heart attack. I was 10.
He was 48. He left a family of 5 kids and mum.

I still miss him.

Today teaches me:
Life is too damn short, so don't take it seriously!

It's ok to skid into the customer service seat at Medicare feeling like a lottery winner, because your number came up, (yipee!) only to discover that it's not actually your number!!! To turn around and discover your husband bent double giggling like a school girl!!! actually that was pretty funny…

…see I'm better already!

Welcome to 2012!

Yes, and we are 16 days into it!

Today was the first day back at work, and although busy, I seemed to float through it. I hope that your first day when you got (or get) back into normality after Christmas goes as easily!

26 days have flown by on our holiday break.

John and his Dad had their own personal project with uncladding and then re-cladding our shed, just a small one guys, 6x15 metres!! Anyway, the finishing touches are going on as I write. Then the hard work of clearing the inside arrives! (Any volunteers??) I keep telling him it'll be like being a couple of pirates, there'll be treasure in them there walls! arrrrrr.

Here are some of the progress shots…
(the first photo is a very old one,
when Slinky was allowed out!)

 

New January Monthly Kits

It was the 15th yesterday!!! Eeeeek, I'm late with posting!
The 15th means it's Monthly Kit time!!
And the regular ladies kits all went into the post today.
…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, a range of three cards called "Pastel Embossed Cards" These cards are designed for a quiet elegant occasion. Mel has created these in pretty pastels. Lovely. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)

 
Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a scalloped see-thru family album. This kit comes with lovely spotty and checky patterend papers! A lovely gift, or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the talented Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The bright "Happy Daisy" layout was created by Mel. A lovely  layout using bouncy yellow, white and aqua blue. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

Happy Christmas

The year is drawing closer to the day the fat man arrives!

Kiddies visiting the shop have been getting more and more excited with the countdown. While the older 'kiddies'  have been "looking forward" and "not looking forward" to Christmas in equal degrees. (Sorry, I have been doing another
in-store poll!)

We are now officially closed for the year at Paper & Stuff.
And re-open on the 9th of Jan at 10am. The first week back we are open from 10am – 3pm monday to friday, then from the 16th back to normal.

We wish you all the best for Christmas,
and look forward to seeing you in 2012.

Drive safely folks. Have fun. Dance. Make Merry. Relax.

I will be.

PS I have a fun personal project to work on,
more details coming . . . . .

Christmas Trading Hours

Christmas is getting really close, so I thought I'd better let you know when we are opening and shutting!

We are open until 5pm on the 21st of December, and then are closed until 10am on the 9th of January. The first week that we are open, the trading hours are 10am until 3pm. Then from the 16th of January we are back to normal. (Well as normal as we get!!!) Normal being Monday to Thursday 9am until 5pm, and Fridays 9am until 4pm.

Copy Cat Kits

So what's up pussycat? Well, these new kits are!!!!

Created by the lovely Melissa. They will make decorating the 2012 8x8 D-I-Y Calendar a snack! It is sometimes hard to come up with inspiration for new layouts, especially at this time of year, but we are sure that you'll find that this is very helpful indeed. Priced at $9.95 per page kit. The kits include all the materials to complete your page, and a handy full sized colour copy for you to take all measurements from.

COPY CAT KIT NO 1 (pictured below)
 

COPY CAT KIT NO 2 (pictured below)


COPY CAT KIT NO 3 (pictured below)


COPY CAT KIT NO 4 (pictured below)


COPY CAT KIT NO 5 (pictured below)

COPY CAT KIT NO 6 (pictured below)

COPY CAT KIT NO 7 (pictured below)

COPY CAT KIT NO 8 (pictured below)


To order your kits, either phone the shop on (02) 4977 3200,
or email us at cduffy@iprimus.com.au

But Wait There's More! New Kits Coming Tomorrow!

If you love our kits, then I have some exciting news for you!
Please check back tomorrow morning and you'll have a nice surprise! Mel has done it again, and created six delightful kits for our popular D-I-Y 2012 8x8 calendars. They are really lovely. So check it out tomorrow!

New November Monthly Kits

It's the 15th today!!! So it's Monthly Kit time!!
…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, a range of three cards called "Butterflies & Handbag Cards" These cards are designed for celebrating any happy birthday. Mel has created these in happy upbeat colours! Lovely. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)


 
Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a set of three mini journals. This kit comes with plenty of extra paper, so when you have finished making it, you can just keep playing! A special christmas gift, or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the talented Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)



And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The bouncy "Celebrate Love" layout was created by Mel. A lovely  layout using the ever-popular kraft together with eye-popping lime, orange, yellow and blue. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 
To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

Bonus Cardmaking Kit

It's the 15th on Saturday!!! So it's Monthly Kit time!!
…and here is an extra kit just for Chrissy!

Here's a Peek at our bonus Cardmaking Kit, a range of four cards called "Classy Chrissy Cards" These cards are really stylish in metallic silvers, grey and ice whites. From $19.95 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)

Simply contact the shop to order yours today!

New October Monthly Kits

It's the 15th on Saturday!!! So it's Monthly Kit time!!
…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, a range of four cards called "Fab Chrissy Cards" These cards are designed for celebrating Christmas. Mel has created these in traditional greens, burgundy red and ice blues! Lovely. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)
 
 
Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a funky loopy paper Chrissy tree. This kit makes a lovely centrepiece for the Chritmas table or mantlepiece! A special gift, or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the talented Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)



And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The "Gifts of Time & Love" layout was created by Mel. A lovely christmas layout. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 
To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

New September Monthly Kits

It's the 15th today!!! So it's Monthly Kit day!!
…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, is a range of three cards called "Formal Wedding Cards" These cards are designed for celebrating a very special day. Mel has created these in ivory and silver! Lovely. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)

 
 
 
Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a natty paper bag album. This kit makes a lovely gift!
Or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the talented Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)

 
 
 
And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The "Just the two of us" layout was created by Mel. A lovely layout. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 
 
To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

Finally! 2012 D-I-Y Calendars

I can hear cheers! Yes, the 2012 calendars are ready.

We had a technical glitch this year with the cardstock that they are manufactured from. We got partway through a print run, and then discovered that the lovely card we used last year had been discontinued!! I think I said something like "Oh Joy" or some such nice thing. Anyway a new cardstock style was selected and produced.

As normal our five styles are back,
see the sidebar on the right for details…

 

I can hear cheers! Yes, the 2012 calendars are ready.

We had a technical glitch this year with the cardstock that they are manufactured from. We got partway through a print run, and then discovered that the lovely card we used last year had been discontinued!! I think I said something like "Oh Joy" or some such nice thing. Anyway a new cardstock style was selected and produced.

As normal our five styles are back,
see the sidebar on the right for details…

 

New August Monthly Kits

It's the 15th on Monday!!! And that's Monthly Kit day!!
(We're posting a tiny bit early for you!!)

…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, is a range of four cards called "Male Greeting Cards." These cards are designed for Father's Day, however we have included general sentiments for if you are like me and don't have one. Mel has created these in aquas, greens, oranges and browns! Fun to create. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)


 
 
Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a boxed easel calendar. The starting month is August 2011 and you are supplied with calendar pages and materials to put togeher a full year. This kit makes a useful and lovely gift for Dad! Or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the talented Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 
 
And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The "King of the World" layout was created by Mel. A lovely layout celebrating a Dad and his daugher. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 
To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

New June Monthly Kits

It's the 15th tomorrow!!! So it's Monthly Kit day!!
(Nice to see you again, hope you are warm!)

Here are the sneaky peaks for you…
…we hope you like them!

Here's a Peek at our latest Cardmaking Kit, is a range of four cards called "Numbered" Birthday Cards. These cards are bright and happy, and have been created to celebrate a special "year" birthday in a loved ones life. Mel has created these from two different colourways: a girlie set of two in pinks, oranges and greens; and a boyo set in blues, greens and oranges! Again you will find them fun to create. From $16 for the complete kit they are excellent value! ($19.95 includes postage & handling)


 


Here's a Peek at our New Crafty Kit. The latest off-the-page kit is a very lovely "Yummy Cookie Recipes" Magnetic Tin. Designed to stick to your fridge, the decorated tin holds all your favourite cookie recipes, all at the tips of your fingers. This kit makes a useful and lovely gift for someone you love! Or you could just keep it for yourself! Created by the very clever Mel. From $19.95 for the complete kit this is a well priced kit! ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 


And here is our Latest Scrapbooking Kit. The "Lot'sa Dot'sa" layout was created by Mel. A lovely layout featuring lots and lots of circles and dots, and is designed to celebrate the 'star' in your life. From $19.95 for the complete kit it's a fun page to complete. ($24.95 includes postage & handling)


 


To order please phone the shop on 02 4977 3200,
email Cath at cduffy@iprimus.com.au
or simply visit the shop.

And best of all when you've completed your project,
you can say… I made it myself!

New New New @ Paper&Stuff!

Yipeee, boxes have been turning up over the last few days and week, loaded with goodies! Here's whats unpacked so far…

…lotsa new stuff and also top ups of all our basics!

All in all a very good reason to visit Paper & Stuff. Especially when you get tickets to go into the 'Shop 'Til You Drop' draw. 165 people are going to win shopping spreeeeeees, and it could be you!

…there is more, but I was limited time-wise…