Uh-oh!

Haven't been on lately because our computers have been taken over by some crazy virus thing that we can't get rid off :( One computer is at the doctors and the other one is very slow and selective in what it lets me do. We are doing our best to get back up and running.  I can't show you any pictures today, sorry, but on another note, I still have 3 spots left in the Christmas Stamp Camp on November 6.  If you scroll down to previous posts, you will see the info there.  Would love to have you join us for lots of stamping fun, food, and prizes!!!!

Cute Christmas

When I attended Stampin' Up!'s Regional event in September, I was very fortunate to receive a swap card from Carrie Cudney who is an employee of Stampin' Up!  She does stamping presentations and has a very calm, caring manner.  This is the cute card she gave me.

It uses the stamp set A Cute Christmas and the matching dsp, Candy Cane Christmas.  I really like how she did the little paper ruffle at the bottom.

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.

Last Chance

If you wish to attend my Christmas Stamp Camp, I need to know by Tuesday at 4pm.  The class is almost filled so let me know asap if you wish to attend. (Also, today is the LAST day to take advantage of the super great deals on the Clearance Rack)
Here is the info again:

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)

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.

Stamp Night Projects

Last night I held my monthly stamp night and we had a great time making 3 projects.  I have 2 to share with today and the other one tomorrow.

 When I first saw this technique, I loved it so decided my 'girls' should know how to do it.  It is called de-bossing.  We punched out the flowers and adhered them to the Whisper White cardstock.  We then put all of this through the Big Shot using the square lattice embossing folder.  It makes it look like one sheet of cardstock instead of the flowers attached to the paper.  We added some super yummy Pear Pizzazz ribbon to finish it off.  Most girls added a greeting in the bottom corner and I would suggest that you stamp that on before you put in through the Big Shot.  The cardstock colours are Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, and Daffodil Delight for the center of the flowers.

This second card uses the stamp set Just Believe (I am not sure why the picture is so blurry on here).  This card is very elegant but was very quick to make.  The colour we used is Concord Crush which is a very deep purple.  We added some dsp to the side and used the new ribbon border punch to add a bit more detail beside the dsp.  The main flower image is layered on top of a piece of vellum and there are 2 pearls on the flowers as well as on the greeting tag which was punched out using the modern label punch.
If you are interested in joining us at our monthly stamp night, you are welcome to come but you must make a $25 purchase.  If you want to make it a monthly committment, then you are eligible to receive hostess benefits as well!
If you are in the Hanover area tomorrow, I will be at the Home Party Show Shopping Extravaganza taking place from 10am-3pm at the Legion.  I will have lots of retired things for sale!

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!