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!



Happy Valentines Day

In January when I placed a demonstrator order, I was surprised to receive a free sheet of the Love Impressions rub-ons.  I made 2 cards for my "boys" to share with them today and thought that you might like to see also.

 This first one if for Gavin and is a 3"x3" size.  I used Real Red, Basic Gray, and Whisper White cardstock.  The images are all from the rub-ons. 

This next one if for Scott and is 4 1/4"x 4 1/4".  Not a normal size but it works!  The cardstock colours are Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray, and Whisper white.  The images are from the rub-ons once again.

I hope that you all have a very nice Valentines Day!

Lots of Blue

This is one of the cards that we made at our February club.  We never want to have to make these cards but I really like how tihs one turned out using lots of blue.

We used the tulips frame embossing folder with the Big Shot to make the grame.  The cardstock colours are Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, and Whisper White.  The stamp set is called Thanks for Caring and is in the Occasions Mini.  It is a very nice sympathy set and also has a butterfly and flower image that could be used for other occasions.  We also sponged ink on the edges and punched out the greeting with the large scallop circle. 
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Colour!

So, I am supposed to be finishing the projects for my club on Thursday night and our upcoming Spring Stamp Camp but I got sidetracked.  I started out making the flower for a stamp camp project but then wanted to change the colours and kept looking at this flower.  It makes me want spring so badly because the colours are so vibrant and bright.  I decided I couldn't leave this beautiful flower sitting on my table so I had to make it into a card.  Here is what I came up with.

The base of the card is Crumb Cake and I used the tulip frame embossing folder on it.  The flower is made from the Fun Flowers die found in the Occasions mini and the cardstock colours are Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Tempting Turquoise.  The button is a Chocolate Chip button from the Big Designer Buttons Sweet Stitches also found in the Occasions mini.  I had some trouble adding the greeting and no, the card is not on its side.  I decided that the greeting could go opposite of the direction of the card.  What do you think?  Leave me a comment on here and then others can check out what you think.

Now, I guess I should get back to what I should be doing and hopefully my co-host, Alycia for the stamp camp, will forgive me for getting side-tracked!

Build a Blossom

I made this card for my Mom's birthday this week.  It uses the Build a Blossom stamp set and punch from the Occasions mini.  It is so cool to use and makes really nice cards.

I also used the framed tulips embossing folder for the Big Shot (awesome!!) and Teeny Tiny Wishes for the greeting.  The cardstock colours are Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, and Whisper White.  If you are interested in any of these products, you can place an order online or email me.  Remember that Sale-a-Bration is on so for every $60 order before shipping and taxes you place, you can chose a free product from the brochure.
I am really excited to be having my Dare to Stamp team meeting tonight.  I am sure we will have lots of fun!

Sew Suite

Last week my downline member Alycia had her open house.  I attended and got to make this card.

This card uses the stamp set Button, Button.  The dsp and button is from the Sew Suite collection in the Occasions mini.  I love the colours used: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Tangerine Tango.

Take a Spin

I made this cute 3x3 card last week for my sister's birthday.  It uses the new set Take a Spin in the Occasions mini.

The cardstock colours are Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White.  I used the dsp from the level 1 hostess set that you can choose from the main catalogue.  The ribbon is Daffodil Delight 1/8" taffeta.  I used various markers to colour the stamp.  I added a spinner in the middle which can also be found in the Occasions mini.
Remember that the biggest sale of the year is on.  For every $60 order before shipping and taxes, you can choose a Sale-a-Bration item for FREE!

It's so sparkly...

This is another card we made at club this month.  It is a Valentine's Day card and would be suitable for anyone.

The heart is punched out from the glimmer paper that can be found in the Occasions mini.  I actually received this paper for FREE when I was at Leadership as well as a package of glimmer brads and the Champagne Glass Glitter.  The cardstock colours are Whisper White and Real Red.  We used the scallop square punch for the Pink Pirouette Cardstock and the Real Red dsp.  The base of the card was put through the big shot using the Vintage Wallpaper folder (and I will have something cool to show you tomorrow that has the same pattern).  We added Real Red grosgrain ribbon and the greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Punch Bunch

This card uses one of the Sale-a-Bration sets called Punch Bunch.  Every stamp in this set coordinates with one of the punches.  This is a club card for this month.

The cardstock colours are Pacific Point, So Saffron, and Whisper White.  I used Pear Pizzaz ribbon as the stem and leaves.  You can see that I also used the NEW and FABULOUS Tulips embossing folder on the So Saffron cardstock.  It makes such a great frame.  It can be found in the Occasions mini.
Remember that for every $60 order you place before shipping and taxes, you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration item.  It would also be a fantastic time to book a workshop or to join my Dare to Stamp team!

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. 

For You Card

It is a good day to stay inside and stamp...have to keep your hands warm somehow!  This card is the one that I made at Leadership in the make 'n take session.  It uses the stamp set Clearly for You which we received there.

The cardstock colours are Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Old Olive, Soft Suede, and Whisper White for the little butterfly.  The bottom of the card was put through the crimper and then we rubbed the Versamark pad across it to make the folds stand out more.  A very cool technique that I didn't know about!  I really like how all the colours go together in this card.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for another cool creation!

I am back..

WOW, it has been a long time since I posted and I am very sorry about that.  I have been sick for about 4 weeks and was at emerg again last night to get antibiotics for a throat infection.  Gavin and Scott were also sick over Christmas so we are really hoping that everyone is finally on the mend.
I am currently in Toronto so that I can catch my flight to Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference in Nashville tomorrow morning.  I will try to keep you updated because I am sure there will be lots of news!!
Anyways, the Occasions Mini is out and it is AMAZING!!!!  There are soo many great products in it that you won't know where to stop!  If you do not have a mini yet, let me know and I will send one out to you when I return.  In the meantime, you can view the mini online by clicking the picture below.





I will be back tomorrow with something to show you...finally!

Chocolate Bunny

This is such a simple, cute card. It uses the Chocolate Bunny stamp found in the Occasions Mini for $10.95. There are a few single stamps in the Occasions Mini that are priced from $8.95 - $12.95. The Occasions Mini runs until April 30 so be sure to check it out!

Also, Sale-a-Bration is over on March 31 so you have 15 more days to get something for FREE when you place a $65 order. Contact me today so you don't miss out!

3-D Club Project

As promised, here is the third project we made at my Stamp Club last Thursday night.




This card uses the beautiful new Vintage Vogue stamp set found in the Occasions mini. This card is actually a 3-d card because it stands up but also will fold flat for mailing.




There is a window sheet (acetate) in the front to allow you to look through at the image inside. The flower on the front is cut out and a button added to the middle of the flower.


This is a view of the card from the front to show you a better view of how it stands and how everything is stamped on.

Club Projects

Last Thursday was my Stamp Club and we made some really cute cards. We used some new stamps from the Occasions mini and played with the new FREE punch from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue.This first card uses the bird image from the level 3 hostess set, The More The Merrier. The heart in the middle was punched out three times using Real Red cardstock. Each heart was folded in half and then glued together. The most exciting thing on this card is the scalloped edge border which was punched out using the new punch which I got for FREE when I placed a $65 order. You too can earn free items from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue by placing any $65 order.

This second card is a cute baby card. We used the monkey stamp from the new set Fox and Friends which is available in the Occasions mini. Each monkey is punched out using the scallop square punch and the ribbon is the Soft Suede polka-dotted ribbon. The border on this card is made using the eyelet border punch.

If you are interested in joining a stamp club to learn new techniques and have a fun night of stamping, contact me today. I will be back tomorrow to show you the third project we made.

It's Sale-a-Bration Time!

Sale-a-Bration has begun! This promotion runs until March 31 and when you place a $65 order, you can choose a FREE item from the SAB catalogue. To view the catalogue, click here.
As well, the Occassions Mini is out and there are some fabulous products in it. To view this catalogue, click here.
The card to the left uses Vintage Vogue which is a new stamp set in the Occassions mini. The border at the bottom of the Whisper White cardstock is made using the new punch that you can choose for FREE with Sale-a-Bration.

Occasions Mini Pre-order

The new Occasions mini catalogue does not come out until April 1 but there are a select few stamp sets that are available for pre-order now because they have Easter images.

And because it's still Sale-a-Bration time, for every $60 order you place, you can choose one of the SAB items for FREE.

Here are the Occasions min pre-order items.

113196 - An Egg-cellent Easter $27.95

113262 - Wagon Full of Fun $46.95

113822 - Eight Great Greetings $37.95

113833 - Egghunt Wheel $7.75

If you would like to view the preview flyer to see some samples, click here.