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.

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.

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.

Flower Garden Embossing Folder

When I saw the new embossing folder in the Summer mini, I knew for sure that I would be getting it.  This is another card we did at my May stamp club.

The colours for this card are Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, and Concord Crush.  We used a piece of Whisper White cardstock to put through the embossing folder but we got the colour by rubbing the Concord Crush classic ink pad on the emossing folder and then we put it through the Big Shot.  It really makes the white flower stand out.
I have had a couple of more entries to my Retiring Stamp Set contest but I know that you will be sending me your guess soon!

Bright and Cheery

I want to remind you that the National Scrapbooking Month promotion is still running until May 31.  You can check out the link on the right hand side for more info.

Also, be sure to enter my  Retiring Stamp Set contest.  This is SUCH an easy contest to enter and I only have a couple of entries so far...what are you waiting for?  Get out your catalogue and send me a list of 10 stamp sets you think will be retiring and you could win a $25 stamp set of your choice.  For all the details, click here.

This next card is one we made for the make 'n take at my Dare to Stamp team meeting last week.  We used the new stamp set Flower Fest and the new embossing powders.  So bright and cheery.  Let's hope that perhaps we will get some sun to make us all bright and cherry!

Pretty Postage

I held my quarterly Dare to Stamp team meeting last week and we decided to make swap cards using items from the Summer mini.  This is what I came up with.

I used the new stamp set called Pretty Postage.  The cost for wood-mount is only $14.95 and clear mount is just $10.95.  What a deal!  I also used the Postage Stamp Punch to punch out the images.  I embossed the birthday cakes using the great new colours of Stampin' Emboss powder - Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, and Melon Mambo.  I also used white embossing powder on the Melon Mambo cardstock and for the greeting which is from the level 1 hostess set in the Summer mini called Swirls and Curls Verses.  If you would like this hostess set, why not book a workshop and then you can get it and other products for free!  Contact me to set your date.

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Well, that is quite the mouth-full, but you seriously have to check out this fabulous new punch.  I love it and it is soo easy to use.

This was another card we made at my May stamp club.  It is a square card that measures 5".  The colours are Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, and Certainly Celery.  The blossom punch can punch out 3 different styles of flowers which you see here.  We also used some circle punches as well.  The greeting in the center is from the level 1 hostess set in the Summer mini called Swirls and Curls Verses which I received for FREE because there was a bonus for demonstrators during Sale-a-Bration.  It is soo great to be a demonstrator and if you are interested, let me know so I can fill you in on all the great deatils.  There is even still time for you to sign up to go to Convention with me this summer.
Remember to enter my Retiring Stamp Set Contest by May 31.  See the previous post for all the details.

Annual Retiring Stamp Set Contest

It's that time of year again when Stampin' Up! is getting ready to put out their retirement lists to make room for the fabulous new products that will be available in the new catalogue!  I can hardly wait to see what they have in store for us.I am once again holding my retiring stamp set contest.  Here is how it works.
On June 1st, Stampin' Up! will release the Last Chance List. This list will include stamp sets that are retiring and will not be available again. This is a super easy contest to enter and you could win a stamp set of your choice with a value of $25 or less.
You need to browse through the 2010/2011 catalogue and email me a list of 10 stamp sets (not including hostess sets) you think will be retiring. The person with the most correct answers will win. In the case of a tie, I will draw between the names. This contest closes on May 31 at midnight so make sure I get your entries by then.  If the list is leaked early, the contest will close then so get your entries in asap!  (Contest open to Canadian stampers only and no demonstrators please).

This is a card that we made at my May stamp club.  It features some new items from the Summer Mini catalogue.  The boat image is a stamp called Sail Away and is only $11.95.  The Baker's Twine that is wrapped around the card is the Cherry Cobbler/White combination and it is only $3.95 for 25 yards.  It is super easy to work with and will last a really long time!  The colours in the card are Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler.
Be sure to check back each day this week as my plan is to have a post everyday!!!

A Beautiful Sunday

Today was such a beautiful day.  The sun was out and it wasn't cold.  We spent a lot of the day outside enjoying it together. 
These cards I have to share with you today are the cards I made my mom and mother in law. 

The flowers are made from the amazing new punch in the Summer Mini which can punch 3, yes 3, different flowers.  It is sooo cool!  If you need a Summer mini, let me know and I can get one out to you.
To all the moms, I hope you had a great day!

3 years ago...

I was spending the second night in the hospital with my baby boy.  It is hard to believe that Gavin is 3 already!  Time sure does fly by.Gavin really loves Thomas the Train and had asked for a Thomas cake many months ago for his birthday.  I also decided that I needed to create Thomas invites for him and this is what they looked like.

Scott did a great job making Gavin's cake.  This is what it looked like but is now all gone!!!

I will be back tomorrow with a card creation for you.

Surprise Time!!

It's here.  The super duper surprise that you won't want to miss out on.
I am offering 20% off any order placed today until midnight Wednesday March 30.  This can be on items from the big catalogue or the Occasions mini catalogue.  You will receive a Sale-a-Bration set for free with every $60 order.  If you place a $200 order, you will receive hostess benefits.  You can email me or call me with your order.  Remember that you only have until midnight tonight to get me your order.  I have never offered a sale this huge so take advantage of it now!

Here are the links to the catalogues if you need them.
Big Catalogue
Occasions Mini
Sale-a-Bration Brochure

Here is another card using SAB items.  The cardstock colours are Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Old Olive, and Pacific Point.  The image is from the Simply Said set.  The buttons and ribbon are from the Ice Cream Parlour which is the free SAB item.

Be sure to get your orders to me!

It's Almost Here...

It is almost time to unveil the surprise but until then, I have a couple of cards to share with you.

 This card uses lots of different things.  The cardstock colours are Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, and Chocolate Chip.  The stamp set is Bliss which is only available until March 31 in Sale-a-Bration.  The flower is cut out with the Fun Flower die for the Big Shot which can be found in the Occasions Mini.  We then put the flower in the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder through the Big Shot.  It is hard to see in the picture but this card is really elegant in real life.

This second card is so bright and cherry.  The cardstock is Daffodil Delight.  The flower is stamped with the Build a Blossom stamp set and punched out with the coordination punch which are in the Occasions Mini.  The dsp is Ice Cream Parlour which is available from the Sale-a-Bration brochure until March 31.  The greeting is from Punch Bunch which is also in the SAB brochure.
If you are on my email list, be sure to check your inboxes tonight.  If not, you can sign up for my newsletter or check back here tomorrow.  This is one surprise you don't want to miss out on!

Wednesday Class

On Wednesday night at 7:30pm, I am hosting a Sale-a-Bration card class.  You will make 4 cards with envelopes and the cost is $15.  I need to know by Tuesday evening if you would like to come.  The cards will be great!

 This is a card I made to demonstrate at my sister's workshop a couple of weekends ago.  It is very simple and uses the image from Fun and Fast Notes.  The cardstock colour is Daffodil Delight.  The dsp is from the Sale-a-Bration brochure and is called Ice Cream Parlour.

This is the card that the guests got to make.  I really love this card.  It features the Sale-a-Bration set called Bliss.  The cardstock colours are Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.  We used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder in the Big Shot.  If you look closely, you can see a rhinestone on the butterfly.  This will be one of the cards that we make at my Wednesday night class.

Remember that something is coming on Wednesday!  Check back here for details and your inbox will also contain the details.  If you are not on my mailing list, be sure to join today!

Somethings coming....

Yesterday was our Spring Stamp Camp and we had lots of fun!  The projects we made all were very "springy" and made us be positive that it really will be spring soon.

 Here are Betty and Carol displaying their notepad holders using Stampin' Up!'s clear cases.

 Here are Mary Jo and Pat displaying their cases.  This project was sooo quick and easy and would be great to give as a gift.

This is one of the 4 cards that they made.  It features Sale-a-Bration things!  The owl is from the set Punch Bunch.  The greeting is from the So Happy for You set.  The dsp is from the Ice Cream Parlour package and the button and ribbon is from the Ice Cream Parlour pack.  It is so bright and vibrant and makes you smile!
Sale-a-Bration is almost over :(  March 31st is the last day to take advantage of this awesome yearly sale.  I will have a surprise for you on March 30 so be sure to check back here and your inbox for more details.  You WILL NOT want to miss out on this!

Bliss

Here is a picture of the Bliss card class I am offering on Tuesday March 22 at 7:30pm.  We will be making 2 standard size cards and 3 - 3x3 cards.  The cost of the class is a $60 order and you will get to chose a free SAB set or $21.  I have all the supplies, I just need to know how many people to cut for!

I am also going to offer the SAB card class again on Wednesday March 30 at 7:30pm.  In this class you will make 4 cards with envelopes using the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets and designer series paper.  The fee is $15 or a $30 order.  RSVP by March 25.

Be sure to keep checking back because next week there is something you won't want to miss out on!

Butterflies

I am really thinking spring today because the cards I am sharing use lots of butterflies!  I needed to create a few cards quickly today (how is it that a cardmaker has no cards on hand?!?!) so I came up with this idea.  It literally only took about 7 minutes or less per card so it was very easy to create a lot.

The cards all use the same materials just in different colours.  This one uses Poppy Parade cardstock and ribbon.  I punched the butterflies out from the designer series paper pack that is available as a level 1 hostess set.  I added 2 pearls to the middle butterfly and popped it up with dimensionals.

The cards in this picture use Concord Crush and Peach Parfait.  All the cards use Pear Pizzazz as the layer with the tulip frame embossing folder around it.

There are only 3 weeks left to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration.  Be sure to place your order or book your workshop soon!

Owl Birthday

Here is a card that I made last night when I attended one of my downline's classes.  It would be perfect for a male birthday.

The owl and the greeting are from the Sale-a-Bration set called Punch Bunch.  The cardstock colours are Bashful Blue and Whisper White.  The ink colours are Chcolate Chip, Bashful Blue, and Pacific Point.
My newsletter went out Tuesday.  If you did not receive it, be sure to let me know.

Concord Crush Rose

Today is a good friends birthday and I am sharing with you the card I made for her.  I am so happy to have her in my life and I have Stampin' Up! to thank for that!!!

This card is so cool if I do say so myself!!!  The cardstock colours are Crumb Cake, Concord Crush, Old Olive and Whisper White.  I used the tulip frame embossing folder for the Big Shot on the Crumb Cake. 
The flower is made from the Owl punch of all things.  I spritzed it with Vanilla Smooch Spritz to add the shine.  The ribbon is Concord Crush striped poly-stitch and the greeting is from the free Sale-a-Bration set, Punch Bunch. 
If you want to learn how to make this flower, stay tuned for a new type of class, Bring on the Wow, that I will be offering beginning in April!!
My newsletter is going out this morning so be sure to check your inboxes.  There are some exciting classes being offered.  Have a great Tuesday!

Frosty

Here is a card that I made last year in November or December.  It was one of the cards made at my stamp club but I never showed it.

This card is so cute and makes me smile!  He is made using the Top Note die for the Big Shot (which is a FABULOUS tool!!!).  The Whisper White cardstock was scored in half and then put through the Big Shot.  When you use the Top Note die, you can put more than one sheet through at a time so we lined it up just a bit below the cutting line so that the two pieces stayed attached.  We then used the Top Note to cut a piece of Basic Black for the hat.  The face is made using punches.
If you are interested in learning new techniques, then why not consider joining my stamp club.  Email me for more info.
Remember that Sale-a-Bration is on and for every $60 order you place before shipping and taxes, you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure.