And the Winners are...

Liz C and Christine C!!!  Congrats ladies; you each won one of the reusable Stampin' Up! bags, a Stampin' Up! ruler and pen from my trip to Convention this past summer.  Thanks to everyone who placed orders in the month of September.  Thanks to Gavin for picking the names out of the dish!  Maybe I will have another contest for the month of October.
Still having computer problems so can't post any pictures again tonight.  Will try again tomorrow.

Just For You!

This card would be great to send to someone this fall.  It uses the Paisley Prints stamp set and the colours are perfect for fall.

For the pumpkin, I coloured right on the stamp with Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, and More Mustard markers.  I stamped the pumpkin, then cut it out and popped it up with dimensionals.  I used the Paisley Prints wheel to add the pattern underneath the ribbon which is Pumpkin Pie grosgrain.  I learned how to make this cool ruffle with the ribbon at Convention.  I added a small flower Pumpkin Pie button to the ribbon to finish off the card.

Be sure to check back early this week.  I will have all the information about my upcoming all day Christmas stamp event that you won't want to miss!

Oops!

So, up until yesterday, I was doing really good at posting everyday.  It totally slipped my mind and I actually wouldn't have been able to post at my normal time because the power was off at our house for a good portion of the day.  So, since I didn't post, I have something special for all of you who place an order in the month of September.  For every order of $25, you will get a ballot put into a draw to win a reusuable Stampin' Up! shopping bag, a Stampin' Up! ruler, and a Stampin' Up! pen.  All of these prizes are things I brought back from convention.  I have two prizes, so on October 1, I will make the draw.

I hope that you are enjoying your weekend despite the weather.  I am really hoping that it does not rain tonight so we can go see the fireworks.  Be back tomorrow with a sample from my upcoming Christmas card class.

Just Believe Mini

Here is another card made with the Just Believe stamp set.  It is a 3x3 card and it was so easy to make.  This was another project from convention.

I had a circle template that I used to sponge inside of with Pear Pizzaz, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight to create the background.  The flowers are stamped off using Early Espresso.  What a quick way to create a little note card.

My available dates for workshops in September are very quickly filling up.  If you are interested, please let me know asap so you get the date you want.

Cute Witch!

As I have said previously, I am not really a Halloween person but since receiving this stamp set for FREE at convention because I was a make 'n take helper, I am really trying to come up with lots of ways to use it!  I am talking about the set called Fang-tastic.  The images are so cute and would be great for kids to make treats for friends and classmates.

This card uses Basic Black, Rich Razzelberry, and Pumpkin Pie cardstock.  I stamped the witch, broom, and bag using Stazon ink so that I could then colour in the images using the Stampin' Write markers.  I cut them out using Stampin' Up!'s fabulous paper snips and voila!  I used the spider web embossing folder.  The stamp set and embossing folder will be available September 1 from the Holiday Mini.  If you currently do not have a demonstrator and did not receive the Holiday Mini, I would be happy to send you one.  Send me an email to let me know your mailing address.
Please be sure to check out my calendar of events and sign up for any classes you are interested in.  Space is limited!

Thank You

Thanks to all those who have shown me some love for what I do by posting a comment here or sending me an email.  I really appreciate it and love to share with you!  This card was made at convention but I am sending it virtually to all of my readers!

It uses the Paisley Prints set which is in the upcoming Holiday Mini.  Want to earn some free products from the new mini?  Book your workshop today for your home or in my stamp room and I will show you some awesome new products all while having fun with your friends.

More Pics from Convention

Here are a few more pictures from Convention.  These are from an display called "The Sweet Shoppe" and everything was made from Stampin' Up! products.  It looks good enough to eat!!!

If you would like the opportunity to attend convention next year, why not join my team now so that you can get planning!

Just Believe

Here is one of the cards we made at convention as part of our make 'n take session.  It uses the new set Just Believe.  This is one of my favourite sets so you may see a class with it coming soon!  We coloured directly on the stamp with the Stampin' Write markers, spritzed it with water, and stamped it on watercolour paper.  It has a very nice effect.  We also used the colour spritzer on the entire card after.  That is a cool tool that I don't have yet but will be getting very soon!  I got a lot of things from the Holiday Mini so I may need to wait a bit to get the colour spritzer!

I also just finished a super cute 3-d project that we will be making at my stamp club in September.  I am so excited to show it to you but my club girls will make it first before I show you.  Sorry!!!  If you want to be able to see and make this project, then why not join a stamp club?

Enjoy your weekend.

Stampin' Up! Home Office

I thought that I would share some more pictures with you of Stampin' Up!'s office in Utah.  These pictures come from their design and inspriation rooms.

This is an awesome wreath that was made out of our dsp for Christmas.  It looked even better in real life!

This is a bedroom that had flowers on the wall that were cut out from the big shot.

This is the same bedroom that had a hanging mobile made out of ribbon and flowers.

Stampin' Up! still has the awesome hostess promotion happening through the end of August and I still have some available dates for workshops.  If you would like to host a party and you have $450 in sales, you will receive an extra $35 in product of your choice.  Email me today to take advantage of this great offer!

There also has been a delay with me getting my class schedule out.  I am still working on it and will have it done as soon as I can.

 

MIA

Sorry that I have been missing in action this past week.  We enjoyed a nice week near Peterborough at a cottage with my whole family.  It was nice to get away and relax.  I had planned on doing posts while I was there but obviously that didn't happen.  I hope that you will forgive me!

Today I have a few pictures to show you of the sample boards at convention.  Hope you like them.

More Home Office Pics

As I have mentioned, we went to visit Stampin' Up!'s home office while I was at convention.  I thought I would share some pictures with you of the idea and inspiration rooms.  You can click on the pictures to make them bigger.

This is the beautiful waterfall feature that is in the middle of the office.  There are tables around it where the staff enjoy their breaks and lunches.  How awesome to work in a place like this!

This is a picture of what was used on the front of one of the Stampin' Success magazines which demonstrators receive each month.  Everything is made with cardstock and Stampin' Up! embellishments.

This is a picture of Stampin' Up!'s very first catalogue 22 years ago and today's catalogue.  I'm so glad that I have today's catalogue!

Enjoy your weekend.

Saturday at Convention

Saturday was the last day at convention and it was really good.  Even though we were all exhausted, we got up excited for the day.  The first presenters were Shelli and her daughter Sara.  They did a fabulous interactive presentation and they were even wearing skirts made from our new fabric - yes, you heard me right, we are carrying fabric in the new Holiday Mini which begins September 1.  After this session we had classes and then another yummy lunch!  There were two more stamping demonstrations and then Shelli came out for her closing remarks.  She announced that there will be some major changes happening in the near future but nothing concrete was said.  I will keep you informed.  It was also announced that there will be a Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar happening on September 25 in Hamilton.  I have been to a regional before and it is fantastic!  If you are interested in joining my team, I can fill you in on how you can attend this regional.  Registration begins August 4 and it will sell out!  So at the end of Shelli's remarks, we were all surprised with free product and I don't mean just one thing!  We got a level 2 hostess set from the new mini, a Cherry Cobbler ink pad, new glitter and new dsp!!!  WOW is all I can say.

When you go to convention, you get a bag with your convention pen, pin, stamp sets for the make 'n takes, and convention book.

I also was the winner of a prize patrol prize on Friday morning.  When you get your convention bag, you get a wrist band with a colour and design on it.  After each stamping presentation, they will show one of the wrist bands on the screens and then you win a fab prize.  I got a new punch and stamp set that will be in the Holiday mini.

If this hasn't convinced you to sign up as a demonstrator, I don't know what will!!!  I am excited to share the opportunity with you.  Tonight I am meeting with the other girls on my team to share my adventure.  You can join us at our next meeting if you are interested.

 

Swap Cards for Convention

Here are 2 of the cards that I made and took as swap cards while I was at convention.  I made 20 of each.

This card uses Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, and Melon Mambo cardstock.  I used the new level 1 hostess set called Silhouette Sentiments.  The Daffodil Delight was put in the square lattice textured embossing folder before being attached to the card.  The ribbon is the Basic Black striped.

This card uses Sahara Sand, Pretty in pink, and Concord Crush cardstock.  The giraffe is from the set Animal Stories.  The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I used the 1" circle punch to punch out the circles at the bottom of the card.

Recouperating!

Well I think I am finally getting caught up on the sleep I missed while I was at convention!  It was a very full, fun packed few days.  I will have lots of photos to share with you over the next few days.
There is also a great promotion for you to take advantage of.  If you host a workshop between now and
August 31 and your workshop sales are $450 or more, you will get an extra $35 in free product.  I have some available dates left in August so contact me today.

This picture is of the huge tag that was part of the decoration on main stage.  As I have mentioned, the theme colours for this convention were awesome.

This is a picture of Stampin' Up!'s statement of the heart that could be found throughout the convention centre.

I participated in an organized 6"x6" punch page swap.  This is the creation I made.  I had to make 37 of these pages and that equals A LOT of punches!! 

Last Day

Today is the last day of convention and I'm sure it will be a great one. We have general session first followed by classes, lunch and then closing session. I have had a great time so far but getting little sleep is starting to catch up with me!
Yesterday I was very excited to win a prize patrol prize! I won a new punch and stamp set from the new holiday mini which comes out September 1. This mini is filled with fabulous new products that you won't be able to resist!

Here are some display pictures to share with you.  So much colour!  I will have loads more to tell you when I get home.  There may not be a post tomorrow as I will be getting up at 4am MT time to head for the airport.  Have a great weekend.

Wowzers!!!

Yesterday was another very busy, exciting day and I have so much fun stuff to show you when I get home. One thing I will be doing is calling some of you to book a party because there is an awesome hostess promotion happening from July 27-August 30! If you would like to book a party, let me know and I can show you some of the great things I learned.

This picture was taken when I was at the home office.  They have these cool rocks outside by the road so I got my picture taken with it.

These boxes were so cute!  They were on display at the home office.

The colours of this convention are soooo beautiful.  I love this picture of the gathering place.  It is so bright and inspiring.

Well this morning I am off to have breakfast with Shelli.  Thanks to Michelle for joining my team in June and that is why I get this special perk!

Convention Update

So I have been here for a one day and it was packed!!  I am tired and still trying to get used to the time change but hopefully by the time I leave I will be good!  Here are some pictures of things that happened yesterday.  I am with a group of 10 other girls and we are having a great time. 

This first picture is of the outside of Stampin' Up!'s home office.  It is an amazing building and I loved touring it and seeing where all our goodies get shipped!

As soon as you walk into the home office, there were these fun coloured banners hanging from the ceiling.  The girls I was with all stood behind one and had our picture taken.

This next pictures is of one of the idea rooms that is at the office.  There is amazing inspiration at this place and I was so happy that I got to go there.  I will have more pictures to show you of this place later.

This last picture is from the 70's flower party that was last night.  We all had tie-dyed shirts that Heather made for us and we wore jean bottoms.  There were games and prizes throughout the evening.