Free Crop Make n'take for the Paper Players Challenge

I haven't played along in this challenge before, but I love the colour combo of Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and a neutral (I decided to use Very Vanilla) because I love that classic Christmas look!

This was designed for my Free Crop Night Make n'take this month. I received that stamp set earlier in the day and decided that I MUST use it immediately. I love wreaths and can't wait to hang mine on my door.

Products used: All Stampin' Up
Stamp sets: Welcome Christmas
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke.
DSP: Deck the Halls
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, paper snips, dimensionals, 2 1/2" Circle punch.

Hope you enjoy! Want to come to my next FREE Crop night?? Join me on Tuesday, Dec. 7th at 7pm. Space is limited so book early!!



Cheers,

Card Designing Service now available!!

Do you want to make homemade Christmas cards but are short on time? Don't even know where to begin? This season I can help you achieve all your crafting needs.

Why not take advantage of my Card Designing and Pre-cutting service??

Card Designing & Pre-cutting Service:

Meet with me one-on-one to design the holiday card of your dreams. Purchase all of the supplies required to make your cards and I will do all the pre-cutting required!!!! All you have to do is stamp the imaged and put the cards together!! Just think of all the time you are going to save!!! Don't have time to meet with me one-on-one? No problem, choose from a number of samples such as following designs.
























Contact me to book your appointment today!!


Cheers,

November Stamp-a-stack!!

Hi All!

I know, it's been a while!! I have been very busy with Halloween, and classes and such! I have a very full calendar, and it is taking it's toll on my blogging. I am going to try and get on here at least once per week however.

Today I wanted to share with you pictures of my upcoming Stamp-a-stack. What's a stamp-a-stack you ask? It's a great chance to get a bunch of Christmas cards made in one FUN afternoon! We will be making 12 cards, 4 of each of the 3 designs you see here.
When: Saturday, Nov. 13th 1pm to 4pm
Where: Stamp & Tea Studio- Morriston, Ontario (South of Guelph, West of Milton)
Cost: $30 and includes a pack of the Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series paper!! You get to keep the left overs!!

These cards are super fun and SUPER sparkly!! You aren't going to want to miss this one!! Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 8th as I need to order your paper!!

Can't make it to this class? No problem!! I have LOTS of fun classes this month. Visit my events page to see for yourself!

RSVP to any event before Nov. 8 to get a special gift from me!! :)

Cheers,

July Card Class card #5

Is it too early for Christmas cards? It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas cards.

How cute is this?? The stamp set is Perfect Punches and it's awesome!! The card base is my absolute favorite Cherry Cobbler and check out that new ribbon punch!!! AWESOME!

This is the Traditional Christmas Colour scheme that Stampin' Up! is using this year. I love it. Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Old Olive. Yum!

Products used: All Stampin' Up
Stamp sets: Perfect Punches
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive Textured card stock.
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border.

Like what you see? Why not RSVP for next months Card Class??

When: Thursday, August 26th at 7pm
Where: Stamp & Tea Studio, 23 Telfer Glen Street, Morriston, Ontario (401 and Highway 6 south - west of Milton, South of Guelph)
Cost: $20 or FREE with $30 purchased that night. Payment required with RSVP.

Don't forget to leave a comment and make sure you left comments on cards 1 to 4 as well to be entered to win!!!

Cheers,

Countdown to Christmas Day 2!!

Last night my kids got to open their first box of their advent calendar. Xander got a wind-up Crocodile that flips, Kieran got a package of eyelets. She was very excited to have her very own. She is a girl after her mom's heart. Tonight they got treats. Kieran a lindt chocolate snowman and Xander some fruit chews. But he wanted her chocolate!

Now for your advent treat! Today's card is a very very simple one that uses the Christmas Jingle Simply scrapin' kit. These kits are great for scrapbooking or you can use one kit to make countless cards! In the kit you get textured 12x12 card stock, 12x12 double sided patterned paper and die cut card stock stickers! The only other thing needed to make this card is some of the fabulous Old Olive 1-1/4" striped grograin ribbon. Simple and beautiful!

Products used:
Stampin' Up Card stock- Old Olive
Stampin' Up Simply scrapin' kit- Christmas Jingle
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Old Olive 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon.


Just a heads up that if you are planning to buy any stampin' Christmas presents for those crafters on your list please do so by Dec. 8th to ensure that they arrive before Xmas. Things are already slowing down at Stampin' Up because of the American Thanksgiving Holiday and now all the demonstrators are placing our pre-orders for the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration! They are only a month away! That's one of the HUGE perks of being a demonstrator. We get to order the new stuff a month before it is officially on sale! How cool is that? And we collectively earned 20% off the order (that's on top of our regular demo discount!). I LOVE being a Stampin' Up demonstrator! Want to join my team? Contact me today! The first person to join my team this month will get the very popular Level 2 hostess set "Christmas Punches"!

Cheers,

Countdown to Christmas Day 1

Welcome to DAY 1 of my countdown to Christmas where I will be featuring Christmas and Holiday projects from now until December 25th! Visit me daily for ideas and inspiration. Consider it your very own crafting Advent Calendar. For even more content sign-up to receive my newsletter (click the newsletter link on my blog).

I can't believe that it is December already. And what do you know, but we were graced with a fine layer of snow on the ground this morning. It has all melted away now but I am sure it will be back again soon!

On the topic of Advent calendars, I thought I would share with you the Advent Calendar that I made for my children. There is a little box for each day under my little tree. Each box is labeled with a number and tied with a bow. Inside are all sorts of little goodies. Sometimes they get a little present of sorts (thanks to the Dollar store) or sometimes it is a goodie to eat! They just never know until they open it! As I kid I LOVED my advent calendar and it was just one of those cheesy chocolate ones. I know my KIDS adore this one!

And now I will leave you with a card idea. Don't forget to send your Xmas cards soon. Here is the Canada Post Suggested mailing dates:

OUTSIDE CANADA
LETTERS/CARDS		PARCELS
	I'm ready early...	Took me longer than I thought...		I'm at last minute...
Mailing to...	Letter-post	Air Parcel	XpresspostTM	PriorityTM Worldwide
Africa	November 23	November 23	December 1	December 16
Asia	December 1	December 1	December 7	December 18
Australia	December 1	-	December 7	December 17
Caribbean	December 1	December 1	December 7	December 18
Central/South America	November 23	November 23	December 1	December 18
Europe	December 1	December 1	December 7	December 19
Middle East	December 1	December 1	December 7	December 18
New Zealand	December 1	-	December 7	December 17
USA	December 14	December 4**	December 14	December 21

WITHIN CANADA
HOLIDAY CARDS			HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Local delivery	Within my province	Outside my province	I want the most economical service Regular Parcel	Took me longer than I thought Xpresspost™	I'm at the last minute Priority™ Next A.M.*
December 18	December 17	December 16	December 11	December 22	December 23

Products used:
Stampin' Up "Jolliest Time of the Year" stamp set, "Season of Joy" stamp set, "Many Merry Messages" stamp set
Stampin' Up Card stock- Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue.
Stampin' Up Ink- Basic Black and various other Stamp pads to colour (Real Red, Brocade Blue, etc).
Accessories: Aquapainter Versamark pad, paper piercer & mat pack, Boho Blossom punch, Pretties kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, corner rounder punch.


Cheers,

My first ever Christmas Stamp-a-stack!

What's a Stamp-a-stack you ask? It's a great opportunity to make a bunch of cards, and I do all the prep work for you!! Come to my place on Nov. 28th at 1pm to make 16 cards! Wow! We will be making 4 of each of 4 different designs!! Cost for the Stamp-a-stack is $39 or FREE with a $100 order placed that day.

RSVP now to book your spots, space is limited.

We will be making a variation on this card. I actually sent these out as my Xmas cards last year. It's hard to see from the picture but the white paper on the bottom of the card is actually Shimmer paper. It's sooo beautiful in person. This card can also be changed around with a different sentiment to send to people who don't celebrate Christmas too!

Hope to see you there!


Cheers,

The 2009 Hobby Show

I had a great time on Sunday at the 2009 Hobby Show! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth. It was really great meeting you and chatting with such great people.

I just wanted to give you a reminder of some of my upcoming events:

Technique Club has been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 18th and Friday, Nov. 20th. Club members, please RSVP for the date you will be attending.

Santa's Workshop is on Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 1 to 4pm at the Banbury Community Centre (120 Banbury Rd- Leslie and Lawrence Ave E). We have 15 fabulous vendors to make your Christmas Shopping a breeze, and don't forget about the AWESOME Door Prize give away! We have oodles of stuff from each of the vendors totaling over $300 in prizes to be won!!!!!

Stamp-a-stack space is limited for this awesome event so book now! Cost is $39 or FREE with a $100 order placed that day. We will be making 4 cards of each of the 4 designs for a total of 16 cards!!!!! AWESOME.

I thought I would share with you a card today. This card uses the adorable Holiday Line Up stamp set as well as Season of Joy for the "fa la la la la". The fa la la is part of a larger stamp with a whole bunch of words. To stamp just the part you wish, you colour that part of the stamp with our fabulous Stampin' Write Markers.

Products used:
Stampin' Up "Holiday Line-up" stamp set, "Season of Joy" stamp set
Stampin' Up Card stock- Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Bashful Blue.
Stampin' Up Ink- Basic Black and various Stampin' Write markers (Real Red, Brocade Blue, Old Olive, Barely Banana, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip etc).
Accessories: Scallop edge punch, Earth Element Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Cheers,

Awesome 6 Card class on Sunday!

Hi Guys,

FINALLY!! The pictures of my AWESOME 6 card class. This is the first class of this kind that I have offered, but I have wanted to do one for some time.

When: Sunday, Oct. 18th at 1pm
Cost: $29

And not only will be be making 6 cards, all using the Merry Moments Designer Paper, but we will also be making an awesome card folder to put them in!!! What a great gift idea! Or keep it for yourself. I would have a hard time giving it away, it's too awesome!! :)

I still have a few spots left, space is limited so contact me immediately! You don't want to miss out.

Oh, and I almost forgot, the cost includes a pack of the Merry Moments Designer paper, that is used to make the cards and folder, but you get to keep ALL the left overs, and there are a ton!!!! You will be able to make bunch of cards with the rest.

Like what you see? Let me know, I would be happy to design more classes like these.

Cheers,

Technique Club day!!!

I know I have talked about how much I love and look forward to my Technique Club. It is just a fun group of women and I love their enthusiasm. If you would like to join one of my clubs, please let me know. You wont regret it! Not only do you get to come over to my place once a month to make awesome stuff, but you get to be the hostess one of the months and earn LOTS of free stuff! We have some great Hostess Promotions running right now, so why not join?

Here are the projects for this months club. Two of them feature sets from the Holiday Mini. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

The first card features the BEAUTIFUL serene snowflakes set and is also my entry in to this weeks Pal Paper Arts Challenge.

I wanted to see if Silver, gold & chocolate chip worked together and boy do they ever!! I ADORE this card! I wanted to experiment with some non-traditional colours. The main snowflake is heat embossed in Silver. The background snowflakes are stamped on Very Vanilla using Platinum Shimmer paint, Gold ink and Chocolate Chip. I have even used some Brushed gold paper for framing the sentiment and main snowflake. Oh and under the sentiment is a touch of Silver elastic cord.

This second card was inspired by this card by Kristen Kennedy. I love the colour combo. I changed it up a bit and substituted Melon Mambo for the Rose Red. I used the Patterned Pines Level 1 hostess set from the Mini as well as I created a little embellishment with the snowflake from the set and the Jumbo snowflake punch and a clear Rhinestone brad! I think it's quite a beauty, I hope the girls like it too.

The last project is Halloween Treat pouch. It was one the first things I learnt to make with Stampin' Up Products and probally the reason I became addicted. It is soooooo easy and can modified based on the paper and stamp set you use for almost any occassion, holiday or event! I hope the girls like making them!

Sorry that I don't have the samples of this weekends 6 card class up yet, but I have been very busy working on something, that I can't quite share with you yet. But I will say that it is a fun event of some kind in November....... stay tuned.


Cheers,

I'm back!!!! Miss me??

Sorry for the long absence, we have been going crazy around here! But my computer is fixed, and I am back!!

I thought I would finally post the pictures from September club projects! I have some what changed the format of my clubs and I am still looking for new members. Anyone who signs up to join my club (5 months remaining) will get a FREE classic ink pad of their choice! Let me know if you are interested. As always the monthly clubs are technique based and each month club members will make 2-3 projects and a technique card in a 6x6 page protector. It's sort of like making and collecting trading cards!! :)
Here is our first one. The technique is Rock n' Roll. If you click on the picture you will see that the decoration was stamped first in red and then the edges were rolled in chocolate chip to create a unique two toned image. FUN!

We made a Christmas card using this technique and the awesome Delightful Decorations set and the new Ornament punch from the Holiday Mini!

The card also uses some of the Merry Moments Designer Series paper. I love how this paper makes the ornaments look as though they are hanging in a Christmas tree!!
The ornaments were stamped using the Rock n' Roll technique and then punched out with the Ornament punch. They were then "suspended" by the new silver elastic cord also from the Mini. At only $6.95 this item really packs a punch. It comes in either silver or gold and you get 25 yards of it! All of my Xmas presents will have tags attached with this stuff!

The second card we made was a Thanksgiving card. We used Stampin' Write markers to colour the image in to achieve another multi-coloured look. The stamp is from the new Wandering Words set from, you guessed it, the Mini!!
The colour scheme for this card was inspired by the Autumn Traditions Designer Series paper and uses Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Ruby Red and Always Articoke. The More Mustard piece was dry embosed using the Texturz plate Perfect details and the Big Shot! This is a really simple card and the layout could be used for any type of card and any occasion. Just change up the stamp and the colours and voila! Infact you could do this for all the stamps in the Wandering words set! Oooooooh, I am going to have to try that!! :) I can picture them now! I want to go and play as soon as I am done this post!! LOL!

The last thing we made was a Halloween treat thingie (for lack of a better name) using the fabulous new Sweet Centres Stamp set and the Sweet Treat cups!

This set is awesome! And works for so many holidays! Halloween, Christmas, Valentines day, generic cards & it makes the sweet treat cup into a flower too! The cups themselves come 12 in a pack for only $3.95 and can be filled with almost anything! This same project could also be mounted on a lollipop stick! Cute eh?? LOVE it!

Hope you enjoyed these projects. If you did, why not concider joining one of my clubs? We always have a blast! And in one of the months, you get to be the hostess and earn a ton of free stuff!!

Speaking of Hostesses and the free stuff they can earn. Right now (until the end of November) all hostesses who's workshop totals $330 or more can choose any item from the Holiday Mini Catalogue for only $14! (excludes the digital studio software). It can be anything, Big Shot dies, stamp sets, the new Simply adorned customizable charms, ANYTHING!!! Contact me today to book your own private class and earn your wishlist for FREE!!

Cheers,

The other Xmas cards and a Winner!!

Hi Guys,

It's finally Friday!! This week could not have come to an end any earlier!! I have so much going on this weekend that I am looking forward to, that the work week was just getting in the way! Tonight is my Big Shot & Christmas in August classes, yes two in one day, I am a glutton for punishment!! Tomorrow I am heading off to London for a all day Stampin' Event called RazzleDazzle. I am really looking forward to it!! I finished my swaps last night, so now I am totally ready!! Tomorrow is going to be an early one though, I have to pick Caroline up at 6am!! It takes a few hours to get to London from Toronto. And then last, but definatly not least, Kieran comes home from camp on Sunday!!!! I have missed her so much, and can't wait to hear all about her month at camp!

Just a quick note, last night was a weird one here in Toronto. A bunch of tornado's touched down all over the place, which like never happens here. One of the tornado's touched down within about a block of some very close friends, but thankfully they only lost their power for a bit. No harm came to them or their home. We barely noticed what was going on because after a lovely Sushi dinner with my Brother & Sister-in-law, my husband Ed and I headed over to Bayview Village because the Gap was having an special 40th anniversary party and my Friend Dave's Band "See Spot Run" was playing there. It was fun to see him playing in a store (funny actually) and we got our hands on some smokin' great deals on some clothes for the kids!!

Okay, now back to the whole reason you are here, to see the last two Xmas cards for my Christmas in August class tonight.

This First card uses the "Season of Joy" set. This was actually one of the first sets I ever purchased from SU. I had intended to make my Xmas cards with it last year. And then I got addicted, and had many sets to choose from, and I actually made my cards using "Lovely as a Tree", go figure, that was a set I didn't even think I liked when I first saw it! Anyhow, this is using classic Xmas colours, Real Red & Handsome Hunter. I coloured the stamp with my markers.

The last card for the class tonight uses "Tree Trimmings" and "Holiday Best". I feel in love with this set as soon as I saw it. I love the vintage ornaments. This is a square card because I wanted to use my Scallop Circle die for the Big Shot. The Very Vanilla circle was cut using my Circle Scissor Plus.

Oh and one last thing before I go, I promised a winner for my 100 Blog post contest, and based on Random.org my random number was 1!!!

Congrats to Kathy!! Contact me via email so that I can get you your prize!!

Have a great weekend everyone, and I will be back tomorrow with the Swap card, and final card for my Big Shot class.

Cheers,

Another PPA Challenge and a sneak-peak of my Big Shot class

Hi Guys,

It's Thursday time for another Pal Paper Arts Challenge. This week is "Anything but a card" and it just so happened that I created a matchbox for Halloween for my Big Shot class on Friday.

This adorable little box uses the Matchbox die for the Sizziz Big Shot and the new Cast-a-spell Designer Paper from the current catalogue. I have also adorned it with some Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain ribbon attached with a black brad from the vintage brads. The sentiment is stamped on a tag from the Matchbox die and is from the "Holiday Best" hostess set. I coloured it with my Old Olive, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers. Too cute!

This next card showcases the Butterflies Die and the top note. Yes, that is the top note die, but it is run through the Big Shot twice! How cool is that? I have used the Razzleberry Lemonade Patterned paper for this card and the colours Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo & Crushed Curry. The sentiment is from my FAV sentiment set "Teeny Tiny Wishes" and I just adore that Modern Label punch!

The last card I am going to share with you today also uses the Top note die and this time is is punched twice. Once using Bashful Blue and the second time using some Night of Navy DSP from the Hostess Pattern Paper pack. The adorable little birds is from the Sizzlets set "Birds & Blooms" and the "Peace" sentiment is from the Decorative Strip Die. Lots of dies on this one. And what a pretty Christmas/Seasonal card.

I will share the last card with you on Saturday as it is also my swap card for the RazzleDazzle event that I am attending in London that day. So I want to wait to post the card.

There is still space remaining for my Xmas Card & Big Shot class this Friday, cost for each is $20 or $35 if you wish to take both. I will be posting the remaining Xmas cards for you tomorrow along with the WINNER from my "100 Posts contest".....finally.....sorry for the wait guys, I have been sooooooo busy getting ready for the two classes and the Saturday event.

Cheers,

PPA Artist Pick of the Week!!!

Wow!! I was selected as one of the Artist picks of the week for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge. My "Look who's Turning" card that I posted a few days ago was chosen! I feel so honoured and quite shocked. You should see all the amazing and beautiful submissions!! Go check it out, and why not try playing along??

In the meantime, here is another card that we will be making on Friday for the Xmas in August class.
This is actually one of the first cards I ever made at my Upline Caroline's studio back in 2008. When I was selling cards last Christmas this was one of my most popular designs. I love the non-traditional colours of Bravo Burgundy & More Mustard together. Plus I love how you can take a non-Xmas set like "Lovely as a Tree" and make a beautiful holiday card.

Speaking of selling Xmas cards, I will be doing it again this year. Cost is $10 for 4 cards. I am also able to large orders for businesses etc. Cost for a box of 20 cards is $60.

Cheers,

Christmas in August

No, the Canadian government has not changed when Christmas is going to be..... but I am starting to get ready!! My first Christmas class is this Friday, and I thought I would share one of the cards we will be making with you.

This card uses the "More the Merrier" level 3 hostess set!! Don't you just love that little crowd of Snow-people?? This set can only be earned by hosting a qualifying Private class. Contact me today to book yours. There is going to be a fabulous Hostess Promo launched Septemeber 1st along with the NEW Holiday Mini catalogue, so book now!!

There is still space available for my Big Shot & Xmas in August class this Friday night at 7pm. Let me know ASAP if you wish to attend!

Stay tuned for more cards from the classes between now and Friday!

Cheers,