Cyber Monday Special!

For today only, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on your order.  Make sure to check out the Online Extravaganza flyer for some awesome deals.  Email me your order asap!
Online Extravaganza Flyer

Online Extravaganza!

It's here, it's here.  Stampin' Up!s annual Online Extravaganza sale that has many products on sale and you won't want to miss out!  View the link to see all items that are on sale.  You can place your order online to get it shipped right to you OR you can email or call me and I will place the order for you.  There are also 6 door buster sale items on the flyer that are available for a limited time. 

Online Extravaganza Flyer

New Catalogue!

The new catalogue is here!!!  Go ahead and take a look.  It is beautiful!  If you would like your own copy, you can come to my open house tonight, Friday June 1 from7-9pm or Saturday June 2 from 2:30-4:30pm.  If you can't make it, let me know and I can arrange to get one to you.
Be sure to check back later for some new product shares that I will be posting.

You Are Invited!

More Sale-a-Bration

Here are 2 more cards that use SAB items.  Place your order today!

The above card uses the stamp set Elementary Elegance.  It is one of the free choices.  This card also uses Kraft and Concord Crush cardstock.  The Concord Crush is also a retiring colour at the end of May.



This card uses the 2011 In Colours which will be here until 2013.  The striped dsp is from the Everyday Enchantment pack from SAB.  The stamp set is called Send me Soaring and can be found in the Occasions mini which is available until the end of April. 

Contact me asap if you would like to place an order or join my team before Sale-a-Bration runs out on March 31!



Last Chance for Sale-a-Bration!

Sale-a-Bration is almost over and I wanted to share a couple of cards with you that use the free items you can get when you place a $60 order.

 This first card is beautiful!  I am usually not a fan of orange but this Peach Parfait looks really nice with Poppy Parade.  Both of these colours will be retiring at the end of May.  The designer series paper on this card is from the Everyday Enchantment pack which is free during Sale-a-Bration.  This paper is so gorgeous and will certainly be missed!  The stamp set on the butterfly is called Fresh Vintage and is also free during SAB.

This card also uses the same items from Sale-a-Bration as above.  If you look closely on the dsp, you can see some organdy Lucky Limeade ribbon.  Another SAB item is a roll of Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral Organdy ribbon as well as 30 printed designer brads which you can see in the middle of the flower.

If you place a $60 order, you can chose one item from the SAB brochure for free.  If you would like to join my Dare to Stamp team, the starter kit is ONLY $150 right now.  If you join now, you also will get a free designer series paper pack or digital download free every month for the rest of the year.  I would love to have you on my team.  Hurry though, SAB is over on March 31.

Welcome Adalyn!

I have been missing for many months now.  Part of it is due to me working full time until the end of January.  I will have a bit more time to update my blog now because I am off on maternity leave.  Our daughter, Adalyn, was born on February 7.  We are getting into a bit of a routine now so hopefully you will see some projects posted very soon.
In the meantime, I wanted to share with you the birth announcement I made using My Digital Studio.  It only took me a few minutes to create and I was able to change the colours when I didn't like the first draft.  I look forward to hearing what you think!

Be a BIG SHOT!!!

Join my team by October 31 and receive a FREE Big Shot or $125 worth of product of your choice!  What is not to love about this great promotion and this great company!

Also, why not dress up your holiday baking with these awesome new Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps?  They are $20.95 for 3 prints and the wooden handle and they even come with 2 recipes.  Order yours today!

Happy August!

I cannot believe that today is the first day of August.  July just flew by and I know that August will too!  Stampin' Up! has a great special running for the month of August.  For every 3 packages of Designer Series Paper you buy, you can chose another one for FREE.  There are sooo many beautiful paper choices in the catalogue that I am positive you will be able to pick 4 with no problem!  You can also order the dsp in the Summer Mini.

I'd Love to Have You!

Everything is more fun when you are surrounded by great friends! Stamping is no exception--it's an art, a creative outlet, and a fun way to bring people together. Now, it's easier than ever to participate in Stampin' Up's +One Campaign and get friends stamping with you because both you and I will each get a free Christmas Keepsake Box project kit--a $50 value--to work on together (if you choose, or you are welcome to do it in the comfort of your own home in your Pj's if you'd like:) This project kit isn't offered anywhere else, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer.

With the $119 Starter Kit, it's a great time to take advantage and get ahold of a Kit--valued at more than $200--which is full of product favourites, including items from the brand-new Idea Book & Catalogue.

Here are some of the great perks of becoming a demonstrator, like:

• A 20% product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

In addition, you will be eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)--including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards--if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $50 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

• Pines & Poinsettias Set *(wood-mount)
• Keepsake box
• Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
  • First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
  • Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
• First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
• Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
• Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
• Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
• Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
• Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
• Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
• Linen Thread
• Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
• Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
• Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
  • Large Wild Wasabi
  • Small Real Red
• Mini Vintage Tags

Here is video of Shelli Gardner, CEO and founder of Stampin' Up! showing the real keepsake box.  Please note that the kit in Canada is $119.  Contact me today to join my Dare to Stamp team and have lots of fun!

I'm Back

So in the past when I have been at convention, I have posted fairly frequently and when I get home, I have shared lots of pictures.  This time, I guess that didn't happen.  I flew into Toronto on Sunday July 17 and drove to Kitchener to spend a couple of days at my sister's while Scott was working there.  Gavin and I came home on Tuesday evening.  When we got home, we were busy watering flowers and getting sprinklers on when I promptly stepped on the garden cultivator and ended up at emerg with a bit hole in my toe that needed glued back together.  Last week I was not very mobile at all but this week has been much better and I am able to drive and walk somewhat normally.  I hope to share lots of inspiring pictures with you this week.
But first, I have some exciting news to share with you.  On Thursday, I will have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 5 years!!!!  I got to walk across the stage at convention and I will receive my 5 year pin soon.  In commemoration of the this exciting milestone, I am offering a super special for you.  Place an order between today and Sunday July 31 and I will give you FREE shipping.  To take advantage of this, you will need to email or call me with your order.  I also am going to have a draw so for every $25 order you place, you name will go into the draw.  I will let you know what the prize is in a later post!

Here are 2 pictures from convention that will hopefully inspire you with some ideas other than cards and scrapbook pages.

Grow Convention 2011

I'm here in Salt Lake City at Stampin'  Up!'s annual convention.  Convention technically doesn't start until tomorrow but today has been great.  We are getting ready to head to the opening garden party.  I have posted lots of pictures on my facebook page so if you want to see more, be sure to check it out.
Here are a few pictures to share with you for now.  I will try to post more when I can.

New Ribbon Shares

Even in you are unable to attend my New Catalogue Reveal Party, I have a special for you.  Place an order between now and Thursday July 7 at 5:00pm and receive FREE shipping.  (This only applies if you do not want your order shipped to your door).

I also have 3 new ribbon shares for you.

3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Share: For $17 you will get 2 yards each of the 5 new In Colours - Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Wisteria Wonder







3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon share: For $5 you will get 2 yards of the artichocke denim and the blue denim

1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Share: For $27 you will get 2 yards each of 10 colours - Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Tangerine Tango

It's Here, It's Here, It's Here

And it is beautiful.  The 2011-2012 catalogue is so vibrant and beautiful.  I promise that you are going to love it!

Click the catalogue to view online!


Click to Download in .pdf format!

If you don't want to view the catalogue online or download it, then you should come to my new catalogue reveal party on Wednesday July 6 from 1-3pm or 6:30-9:00pm.  You will get an extra door prize ballot for rsvp'ing and another one if you bring a friend I don't know.  I really appreciate your 'word of mouth' advertising you do for me!  There will be a make 'n take,  an ordering special, and retired stuff for sale.  I really hope to see you there.

You are Invited...

New Catalogue Reveal Party

Wednesday July 6

1:00-3:00pm or 6:30-9:00pm

Stop by to get the new catalogue. 

Shop from my retired table.

RSVP and get an extra ballot for the door prize.

Bring a friend and get another ballot for the door prize.

Ordering special and a make ‘n take with new product.

GNO

If you want to join me for Girls Night Out on Wednesday June 15 from7:30-9:30pm, just send me an email to let me know you are coming.  Bring your own projects and consumables and you can use my stamps, ink, and tools.  This is a great time to get inspiration and get some projects completed!

The Winner is...

I am sorry about being so delayed in posting the winner of my retired stamp set contest.  It has been a long weekend and I really wish there was another day.  I had to take Gavin to emerg Friday afternoon because he has pink eye.  Then we were supposed to have soccer pictures Saturday morning so we got dressed and went despite the rain, hail, thunder, and lightning.  When we got there they told use the were cancelled.  We then went to my parents for the day and ended up at emerg again because Gavin had an ear ache.  Found out there was no infection, just lots of congestion.  Up a lot last night with him and not much sleep happened.  Today we planted a new flower bed and got half of the garden done.  So much for doing any stamping or working on report cards which are due soon!
My June stamp club is this week so I hope to have some things to share soon.  Be sure to check out the retired lists because things will be gone soon.

Everyone had 4 answers correct in their guesses of retiring stamp sets but Christine C had 5 correct so she is the winner.  Congrats Christine!!!!  She will get to choose a $25 stamp set of her choice.

Here is another swap card I received at my Dare to Stamp team meeting.  This one was made by Michelle.

Winner will be posted....

I will post the winner's name of the retiring stamp set contest Thursday evening.  I have had a really busy day and still have two assignments to finish for my course by Friday!

The Lists are Here!

The Last Chance stamp list and retiring accessories lists are here.  Be sure to check them out and get your order in. 
Stamp sets will be available until June 30.  Accessories and Decor Elements are only available while supplies last.

Last Chance Stamp Set List

Last Chance Accessories List

Last Chance Definitely Decorative List

Contest Entries due today!

If you would like to enter my retiring stamp set contest, your entries are due tonight by 11:59 pm.  Just send me a list of 10 stamp sets you think are retiring from the 2010/2011 catalogue and you could win a $25 stamp set of your choice!  I will try to post the Last Chance list tomorrow before I go to work so you can start making your wish list!

Here is the card that Liz made for our Dare to Stamp team meeting swap.  Perfect for Father's Day.