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.

Great Night

Last night I hosted my Dare to Stamp team meeting.  There were 8 of us total and we had fun, at least I hope the other 7 had fun!!!  I shared some business info with everyone first, showed a video of highlights from last years convention with the hopes that some will join me this year and then we stamped and snacked!

These are the litle treats I gave everyone.  I used Stampin' Up!'s smallest cello bag and then filled them with red treats.  I cut a Real Red top note from the Big Shot and scored it in half.  I punched out the leaf from the Bird punch and the Owl from the Owl punch.  I added googly eyes and punched a small heart from the awesome glimmer paper. 
I will share our other projects later but in the meantime, here are stampers at work!!

If you want in on the fun, why not join my team and now is especially great because during Sale-a-Bration, you will receive 15% off the starter kit as well as a $60 product bonus!!

Flower Brooch

This is a really cute make 'n take that we did at Leadership.  The vintage style is not really my thing but I must say that this creation is really nice and it will probably find a way onto my spring jacket (hopefully which will be soon) or on a bag.

We created this using the Springtime Vintage fabric and the Fun Flowers die for the Big Shot out of the Occasions mini.  There are lots of details that make this flower so exquisite.  We used a trinket key, Vanilla and Baja Breeze Seam binding, a bevelled window pane, and chantilly lace.  If you look closely, there is a paper daisy in there as well as scallop circles cut from the First Edition dsp in the Occasions mini.  The butterfly image behind the bevelled window pane is from the set Clearly for You.

Treat Box

While at Leadership, my friend Heather, came running into our room and told us to close our eyes and she left a pillow gift for us.

This cute little box is made using the Petal Cone die found in the Occasions Mini.  She cut some off the bottom to make a little take-out box.  She used Crumb Cake cardstock and stamped it first with an image from the set Eat Chocolate.  She made the tag from the same stamp set and tied the Real-Red striped grosgrain ribbon around it.  It was filled with chocolate pretzels!!  A very cute way to give a little treat.  I don't have this die yet but it is on my wish list to get starting tomorrow when for every $60 order you can choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  Be sure to check back tomorrow to view the brochure online. 

Roommate Gifts

So I am waiting at the airport for my flight to Nashville.  Luckily it is one of the one's that is not cancelled or delayed.  I am so excited because tonight I get to attend Manager's Reception.  I have no idea what I will be doing because Stampin' Up! is keeping it a secret but I am sure it will be amazing!
I will be staying with a group of girls, two of whom I stayed with during convention this past summer.  Here is a picture of the gift that I made for all of them.

These are the silver tins that Stampin' Up! had in the clearance rack before Christmas.  They may still be there but I'm not sure.  I decorated the outside of the tins with the Sunny Garden dsp and then wrapped each of the chocolates with the dsp as well.  I wrapped the tins with either the Pear Pizzazz Poly-Stitch ribbon or the new Pear Pizzazz seam binding.  I hope that they like them!
I will hopefully be able to share some more but I have a very busy schedule while I am away so will do my best.

Gift Card Holder

This is the final project we did last week at my monthly stamp night.  It is a very useful item especially with Christmas coming.

It is a very cute gift card holder.  We used the Jolly Holiday dsp from the main catalogue as well as Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  The image on the front is from the Tags Til Christmas set in the Holiday Mini.

Today is the day to order the awesome starter kit deal.  Even if you have no interest in becoming a demonstrator, the kit is still an awesome deal and you can order it and then do nothing more.  Click here to read a flyer that shows how great of a deal it really is!!!

Handmade Holiday - 20% off Bundles

Starting today and going until December 16, choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products - perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts - and all at 20% off!
Click here to view the flyer with the bundles.

This is sooo cool!!

Edited:  So I had this post scheduled to post Saturday morning but apparently my computer was playing tricks!

I said I would show you the third project we did at my monthly stamp night.  It is so cool and I was very happy that I could make it!  Let me know what you think!

 So you are probably wondering what is so cool about this.  It just looks like a square piece of dsp with a button and ribbon, but....

when you unfold it, you get this neat star that can be used on your Christmas tree.  I am going to try to provide some detailed instructions and pictures in the next couple of days.  Maybe I will even be able to figure out how to do a video and post that!!!
I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Today I am in Hanover at The Home Party Show Shopping Extravaganza.  I hope to see some of you there.

What is that?

First off, be sure to check out all the deal on the Clearance Rack. This huge blitz is over on October 18 and there are still LOTS of deals to be had. I placed my order last night and got 18 items for around $50. Items are going fast! To check it out, click here.

Also, remember that the registration for my Christmas Stamp Camp is almost closed.  There are still a couple of spots left and you won't want to miss out.  To view the details, click here.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my club night projects.  I really love all 3 projects that we will make this month!

 You may be wondering what all of these are?!?!  Well, on October 3, I particpated in the Owen Sound Welcome Wagon Bridal Show.  I had to make something to put in all the brides gift bag that they received, so...

 I made these sour cream containers with hershey's chocolate kisses in them.  It was a tedious task but they got finished and I was very happy with how they turned out.  Here is all 75 of them!

Reminder

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and that you enjoyed the beautiful weather. I know that I did!
My October newsletter went out last night so be sure to check it out. There is lots of exciting news in it.
Today Stampin' Up! is having a book-a-thon. For anyone that contacts me today to book a workshop, I will have a gift for you. Your workshop date can be set for anytime - including sale-a-bration which happens from January-March.  Let me know what date you want!
Another reminder about my Christmas Stamp Camp.  There are only a few spaces left so be sure to register today!

Christmas Stamp Camp

Hosted by: Shilo Garland & Alycia Tedford
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the first ever Christmas Stamp Camp!
This event is one you won't want to miss.
Date: Saturday November 6
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Shilo’s Stamp Studio, 1049 Wellington St. Port Elgin
Lunch is included plus all materials. Please bring adhesive and scissors.
Cost: $49.95
Payment is required to secure your spot.
Limited spots available! Register today!
(Projects include: a stamped candle, a glass ball, 4 cards, 8 tags, a gift box, a 6”x6” scrapbook page, and a cool countdown to Christmas magnet board)

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

These little turkeys are mounted on round chocolates.  I am taking these to my family gathering today.  They are made from the scallop circle, 1" circle, word window, and star punches.

Cute Halloween Projects

Last night I had my first ever Kids Halloween Class.  The kids really liked making the projects and the class went well so I will be planning some more kids classes in the future!
We made 2 treat boxes, a card, and 4 little critters.

 These were the two treats boxes.  The pumpkin is made using the milk carton die and the witch is made using the fancy favour treat box as the base and then the top note die as the witch face.  All the face pieces are punched out using a variety of Stampin' Up! punches.

These four critters were made with Stampin' Up! punches and then mounted on round chocolates that I found at the dollar store.  These were very quick and easy to make and th googly eyes make them soo cute!

If there are other kids or adults interested in taking this class, I will offer it again before Halloween.  Send me and email to let me know.

World Teacher Day

I am on the Sunshine Committee at school and determined that today is World Teacher Day so last night I decided to make up these little treats for the staff at school from the Sunshine Fund.  I love being able to make little gifts and to have all the supplies to do it with short notice!

I used the milk carton die for the Big Shot to cut these out and then used the new decorative label punch to write our message on.  It only took me about an hour total to cut out, assemble, and fill these 21 little treat containers.

Lots of Fun!

Christmas Stamp Camp

Hosted by: Shilo Garland & Alycia Tedford

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the first ever

Christmas Stamp Camp!

This event is one you won't want to miss.

Date: Saturday November 6

Time: 10am - 4pm

Location: Shilo’s Stamp Studio, Port Elgin

Lunch is included plus all materials. Please bring adhesive and scissors.

Cost: $49.95

Payment is required to secure your spot.

Limited spots available! Register today!

519-389-5589 or 519-389-4501

s.garland@bmts.com or abtedford@brucetelecom.com

(Projects include: a stamped candle, a glass ball, 4 cards, 8 tags, a gift box, a 6”x6” scrapbook page, and a cool countdown to Christmas magnet board)

Cute Halloween Treat

Things have been crazy around here.  I am going to Stampin' Up!'s Regional event this Saturday in Hamilton and I am attending a fun event on Friday night.  I have to prepare some swap cards and a card for a shoebox swap.  I have also been putting the finishing touches on the flyer for my upcoming stamp camp which will be sent out tomorrow but I found something to share with you tonight.

These treat boxes are made from the Candy wrapper die in the Holiday Mini.  I don't have this die yet but maybe soon!  These were made by the Stampin' Up! artists.  I hope you like them.

Sneak Peak!

I wanted to share a picture with you today. It is a sneak peak of a project that will be featured at our upcoming Christmas Stamp Camp. This will be an all day event that happens on Saturday November 6. You will make 4 cards, tags, and 5 other projects. I am super excited to be co-hosting this event. We are working on the flyer and I will be sending you all an invitation. Space is limited so you will want to register asap!

Fundraiser Event - Please Join Me

World Card Making Day is coming up on Saturday October 2nd.  I am hosting a fundraiser event this day and $5 from each fee will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  My Aunt is currently fighting breast cancer and I know that it affects many of us so I would like to do something to honour all of these people.
When you come, you will make a mini card holder with 3 - 3"x3" cards and envelopes.  After you use the little note cards, you can then use the holder for money or a gift card.  I will also give you full instructions so you can make the project again.  I will have a special offer to purchase all the products we used to create the project.  I really hope that you will be able to join me on this day and let your friends know about it.  It is a very simple project so new and seasoned stampers are welcome as are children. 
The cost is $10 and the event is on Saturday October 2nd from 1pm-4pm.  You can come anytime in this time frame.  The project should only take about 20 minutes to complete.  Please spread the word to your friends and if you know you would like to come, let me know.

Turkey Treats

This was the third project we made at our stamp club last week.  It is so cute and I am really happy with how it turned out.  These would be great as table favours for Thanksgiving.

The cardstock colours are RidingHood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, and Soft Suede.  Everything is punched out and attached to the treat cups to create this adorable turkey.  The treat cups are a great deal at 12 cups for $3.95.  Remember, that for every $25 order you place in September will get you entered into my draw for one of the reusable shopping bags that I got at convention.  Click here to see the pictures.